Community, camaraderie and encouragement are at the heart of the Alpine Loop Gran Fondo. Just like riders, volunteer participants are a big part of this event!
All available volunteer opportunities for the 2024 Alpine Loop Gran Fondo.
To be directed to specific volunteer opportunities, read on:
Rest Stations are important stops along the the routes, providing riders with food and drink, minor mechanical assistance and parts; but when the ride is complete, what cyclists remember most about the Rest Stations are the incredible support and enthusiast encouragement provided by the Volunteers.
Click to learn more or sign up to assist:
Thorn Spring Park Rest Station, Franklin, WV
Brandywine Volunteer Fire Department Rest Station, Brandywine, WV
Sugar Grove Rest Station, Sugar Grove, WV
Briery Branch Community Center Rest Station, Briery Branch, VA
Friends and family are invited to select a Rest Station where you can connect with your special person on their route and lend a hand while you’re there. Volunteers who drive a vehicle capable of carrying bicycles are asked to check in with the Rest Station Manager before departing, in case a cyclist needs to be returned to the Finish Line Festival. For additional flexibility, please consider driving a vehicle with bicycle carrying capacity for this reason.
Course Marshals will be stationed at downtown intersections and other locations along the routes to direct and caution cyclists.
Registration Volunteers are needed in the days leading up to the event and on event day:
Packet Pickup on Saturday, Oct. 5, 2-7PM, multiple shifts, location to-be-determined
Packet Pickup on Sunday, Oct. 6, 6-7:45AM, at the Turner Pavilion (Event Start/Finish Location)
Venue Setup / Festival Volunteers get to experience the amazing transformation of the Turner Pavilion into the setting for the Finish Line Festival. In just 2 hours, this great team of helpers sets up the Finish Line, readies tables and chairs, decorates the Pavilion, unveils the finisher medals, and stages the bike racks – all in anticipation of the day’s cycling finishers. Throughout the day, other volunteers can help maintain the venue, distribute KOM jerseys, and assist with breakdown. Sign up to serve as a Venue Volunteer.
Volunteers will receive an event t-shirt, as available, if sizing allows.
If you are a team or individual who wants to lend your support in another way, please e-mail Contact@AlpineLoopGranFondo.com to share your interest and talents.