Our friends at 2nd Cycle put out the following call for volunteers. Whenever we support 2nd Cycle we are building the local cycling community.
Shitty Gritty Alleycat – Volunteer Call
Shitty Gritty is a community-focused alleycat-style bike
event hosted by 2nd Cycle. The goal is to get people out riding during a time
of year when many struggle to stay motivated, while also encouraging riders to
explore parts of Tacoma they might not normally visit or might find more
challenging to reach by bike. Here is a link to the web page I created
for the event. Shitty
Gritty Webpage
The event aligns with 2nd Cycle’s mission to increase access
to bicycling, build confidence, and strengthen community through riding. Shitty
Gritty emphasizes participation, exploration, and fun over competition, and
helps raise awareness about how people can move through the city by bike in
creative and unexpected ways.
We are currently looking for volunteers to help make the
event happen:
- Race Day Volunteer Positions
- Checkpoint Leader (12:45–3:45
PM)
- Five volunteers needed
- Host one of six
checkpoints, engage with riders, and help keep checkpoint operations
running smoothly.
- Checkpoint Helper (12:45–3:45
PM)
- At least five
volunteers needed
- Support checkpoint
leaders and cheer on riders as they arrive and complete checkpoint
activities.
- Behind-the-Scenes Support
- Help Promote the Event
- Distribute posters and
flyers around Tacoma and share event details through your networks.
- Day-of Registration
Assistance
- Help check in riders,
distribute manifests, and answer questions.
- Finish Line Support
- Assist with collecting
rider manifests, organizing finish-line activities, and preparing for the
after-party and prize distribution.
- Sponsorship and Prizes
- Help secure sponsors
and gather prizes to support the event.
We’re also open to creative ideas and additional ways people
might want to contribute.