Firecracker Ride 2024 | Holly Springs, NC

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Volunteer Signup for Firecracker Ride 2024

Thank you for volunteering for the Firecracker Ride!!

(1) Volunteer Opportunities -- Please select any of the options below to choose a volunteer opportunity.
- Click on the RED TEXT to expand the options to SHOW ALL of the volunteer date and time slots available for Packet Pickup and Rest Stop boxes.

(2) 1 FREE Volunteer T-shirt -- As a small token of appreciation for your time, Capital Cycling Club is providing a FREE Unisex fit rider T-Shirt to our volunteers who are not registered as riders.
- Please indicate desired size.
- Please wear your T-shirt when you are volunteering (exceptions for those who are riding the event).
- Please no double dipping, if you are getting a T-shirt for registering to ride, please do not order another one here.

(3) MS CREDITS for Volunteer Hours -- If you are riding the MS Ride in New Bern, select YES in the box below to let us know so we can provide you with MS Credits for your volunteer hours.
- Transfers - You can also transfer your volunteer hours to another person.
- Please provide their name and email address.
- Please SPELL their name CORRECTLY so we can find them on our list.

(4) No Rider Discount -- There are a number of volunteer slots that allow you to also do the ride but, as this is a charity for MS, there is no rider discount for volunteering.

Thank you!!

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Overall Volunteer Lead

This person coordinates and manages all volunteer positions.

all day 1/1 all spots filled

Bob Oderkirk

Organize and inventory Rest Stop bins & clean coolers. Label coolers & bins.

Clean the coolers we will use at the event Rest Stops. Organize and inventory Rest Stop bins. Clearly label bins and coolers for the Rest Stops.

Meet at NCBC Storage Unit.

Location:
Extra Space Storage (around back)
1309 New Hill Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540

5 pm - 7 pm Saturday June 15th 4/4 all spots filled

Trey Jolly, Rebecca Bradford, nick muntjan, Penny Langdon

Rest Stops: Prep

Prepare for Rest Stops and Event start area. Food, equipment etc, mark boxes, and get ready for loading of the truck.

Meet at NCBC Storage Unit.

Location:
Extra Space Storage (around back)
1309 New Hill Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Monday July 1st - 6:30-8:30pm 4/4 all spots filled

john price, Jeannette Richardson, Nikki Grimes, Dan Grossman

Routes: Marking

Drive the routes and mark the route turns per spec.

When: This occurs one to two weeks before the event.

Lead for route marking 1/1 all spots filled

Coordinates people and supplies for route marking

Tim Charlino

4-6 hours to mark the routes 6/6 all spots filled

Mark Strickland, Rick Bunnell, Michelle Busa, Nathan Poland, ellen yu, Rich Bostwick

Routes: Prep

Drive the routes to sweep/blow debris, mark potholes, directional arrows and put up turn signs.

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Overall Route Lead 1/1 all spots filled

Lead and coordinate all route setup activities including verifying RideWithGPS routes.

Tim Charlino

July 3 - 100K route (times to be coordinated) 1/2 spots filled

Jerry Jones

July 3 - 60K route (times to be coordinated) 0/2 spots filled

July 3 - 30K route (times to be coordinated) 1/2 spots filled

Denise Belle

Rider Check-in: Prep

Organize t-shirts, jerseys and other merchandise.
Affix registration label to wrist bands.

LEAD for Prep for Rider Check-in 1/1 all spots filled

Be in charge of organizing materials and scheduling team for organizing merchandise. You will also be affixing registration label to wrist bands and organizing these alphabetically by rider name.

Phil Urick

Date and Times TBD, probably 1 evening (6/28?) before Rider Check-In days begin 6/29-7/3 5/5 all spots filled

Work with Job Leader (TBD) to organize merchandise and affix registration labels to wrist bands.
Location: TBD

Heather Bracci, Jeannette Richardson, Jerry Jin, Christopher Blake, Juan Catano

Rest Stop Supply Truck: Loading at Storage Unit

Load truck with Rest Stop supplies the evening before Event day.

NOTE: Requires lifting.

Address:
Extra Space Storage (around back)
1309 New Hill Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540

Wednesday July 3rd @ 6 pm - 8 pm 4/4 all spots filled

Thomas Maher, Chris Mayes, Ben Mayes, Doug Morin

Rest Stop Supply Truck: Driver and Helper

Drive truck, pick up supplies, and distribute to Rest Stop locations throughout Event day.

July 4 - 6am-3pm (times to be confirmed) 2/2 all spots filled

Chris Mayes, Ben Mayes

Event Director Assistant

Do odd jobs, fill in where needed, Do whatever the Ride Director asks to be done. Fill in and help where needed

July 4 - 6am to 4pm 1/1 all spots filled

Paul Barlow

Parking

- 1 Overall Parking Lead
- 4 Parking Area Leads - 1 lead per parking area
- 12 Parking Attendants - 3 per parking area

Assist with directing event traffic to assigned parking areas, such as grass lot next to brewery, Duke parking lot, and others as assigned.
MUST be a well coordinated TEAM!!

FYI: These roles can still RIDE the event!

(If you are Registered to ride the event: Wear your cycling kit if you are riding. You can leave about 5 minutes before 8am as the majority of cars should be parked by then. THANK YOU!!!)

Location:
Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Overall Parking Lead: July 4, 6:30-8am 1/1 all spots filled

NOTE: Pre-Day of Event Meeting and coordination with Parking Area Leads and Parking Attendants is essential to make this important aspect of the event go smoothly!

- The most Criticized aspect of Firecracker Ride 2022 was the Parking area direction and management.
- We MUST do better and that begins with the Overall Parking Leader.

July 4, 6:30am to meet with Parking Leads and Parking Attendants to provide instruction and place them at assigned areas.

Lead all parking activities and ensure each Parking Area Leader and parking lot volunteers understand their responsibilities, how to direct vehicles to appropriate parking, how to get their yellow parking vest, how to ensure parking lot rules are enforced, etc.

FYI: This role can RIDE the event.

(If you are Registered to ride the event: Wear your cycling kit if you are riding. You can leave about 5 minutes before 8am as the majority of cars should be parked by then. THANK YOU!!!)

Patrick Dubay

Parking Area Leads: July 4, 6:30-8am 4/4 all spots filled

July 4, 6:30am to meet with Parking Attendants to provide instruction and place them at assigned areas.

NOTE: Pre-Day of Event Meeting and coordination with Parking Area Leads and Parking Attendants is essential to make this important aspect of the event go smoothly!

The Overall Parking Lead will LEAD overall Parking activities, additional Lead people will be assigned to lead and manage each parking area, manage the team of parking volunteers, ensure people are placed appropriately to manage traffic for parking, block problem areas from cars (i.e. prohibited areas, muddy areas, avoid fire ants), ensure the flow of cars is managed appropriately (For example, parking areas closest to start are filled first and work outwards).

FYI: This role can RIDE the event.

(If you are Registered to ride the event: Wear your cycling kit if you are riding. You can leave about 5 minutes before 8am as the majority of cars should be parked by then. THANK YOU!!!)

Bob Blatchford, Michael Pastva, Rick Bunnell, Rich Bostwick

Parking Attendants: July 4, 6:30-8am 12/12 all spots filled

July 4, 6:30am - Receive your vest and get placed and ready
6:45am - Be at your assigned parking area location

Direct cars to parking areas as per instructions.

NOTE: Pre-Day of Event Meeting and coordination with Parking Area Leads and Parking Attendants is essential to make this important aspect of the event go smoothly!

FYI: This role can RIDE the event.

(If you are Registered to ride the event: Wear your cycling kit if you are riding. You can leave about 5 minutes before 8am as the majority of cars should be parked by then. THANK YOU!!!)

Sonia White, Stewart Jurgensen, Trey Jolly, Margaret-Anne Martin, Michael Martin, Thomas Luzzi, Marvin Yap, Mark Lerch, Jim Swigart, Richard Pitts, Jose Joaquin Martinez, ROMAN MARTINEZ

Corner Monitors

Stand at assigned corners, watch for traffic, and alert riders to stop or slow for traffic.

NOTE: Your role is NOT to direct car traffic. Your role is to assist and inform cyclists to oncoming cars.

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Thomas Mill and Green Oaks Parkway: July 4-7:30am until last rider passes 1/1 all spots filled

Karese Powell

Green Oaks Parkway and Holly Springs Road: July 4-7:30am until last rider passes 1/2 spots filled

Mark Lerch

Holly Springs Road and Friendship Road: July 4-7:30am until last rider passes 0/2 spots filled

Friendship Road and New Hill Road: July 4-7:30am until last rider passes 0/2 spots filled

Rest Stops

Setup, maintain, cheer, hand out food and tear down rest stops after the last rider is out.

Each Rest Stop should have 1 Leader through the day.

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Rest Stop 1 - LEADER: 7:15am-11:15am (Duncan Junction) 1/1 all spots filled

Ensure smooth setup and operation of Rest Stop #1. Communicate with truck driver to understand what you should be receiving and how to unpack. You will be the person the remainder of the Rest Stop Volunteers expect to know what is going on with the rest stop and the ride.

Setup Rest Stop: Assemble tables, tents, chairs, organize food, make drink mix according to instructions, hand food and beverages to riders, keep area clean.

After last Event Sweep Riders are through: Clean up, take inventory, and pack for transport.

NOTE: You may need 2 people for Traffic Control.

Martha Snead

Rest Stop 1 - Volunteers: 7:15am-11:15am (Duncan Junction) 5/5 all spots filled

Follow rest stop leader directions to setup rest stop, assemble tables, tents, chairs, organize food, make drink mix according to instructions, hand food and beverages to riders, keep area clean, after last sweeps are through, clean up, take inventory, and pack for transport, You may need 2 people for traffic control.

chet johnson, Suzanne White, Don White, Martha Snead, Martha Snead

Rest Stop 1 - Traffic Control: 7:15am-11:15am (Duncan Junction) 1/1 all spots filled

Follow Rest Stop LEADER directions to setup Rest Stop, assemble tables, tents, chairs, organize food, make drink mix according to instructions,

Once riders start arriving, assist them entering and leaving the Rest Stop as it is a LEFT TURN into and out of the Rest Stop.

NOTE: You may have to direct riders and/or traffic to help them avoid accidents.

Help keep area clean as time permits. After last sweeps are through, clean up, take inventory, and pack for transport.

Stacy Weaver

Rest Stop 2 - LEADER: 7:45am-11:45am (Merry Oaks/Sky Mart) 1/1 all spots filled

Ensure smooth setup and operation of Rest Stop #2. Communicate with truck driver to understand what you should be receiving and how to unpack. You will be the person the remainder of the rest stop volunteers expect to know what is going on with the rest stop and the ride.

Setup rest stop, assemble tables, tents, chairs, organize food, make drink mix according to instructions, hand food and beverages to riders, keep area clean, after last sweeps are through, clean up, take inventory, and pack for transport.

ellen yu

Rest Stop 2 - Volunteers: 7:45am-11:45am (Merry Oaks/Sky Mart) 8/8 all spots filled

Setup rest stop, assemble tables, tents, chairs, organize food, make drink mix according to instructions, hand food and beverages to riders, keep area clean, after last sweeps are through, clean up, take inventory, and pack for transport,

Kathy Jackson, Jeanne Frost, Celena Anderson, sienna catherine, Raymond Damm, Jeff Graham, Catherine Graham, Michael Pastva

Rest Stop 3 - LEADER: 8:45am-1:30pm or after last rider (Olive Chapel Rd) 1/1 all spots filled

Ensure smooth setup and operation of Rest Stop #3. Communicate with truck driver to understand what you should be receiving and how to unpack. You will be the person the remainder of the rest stop volunteers expect to know what is going on with the rest stop and the ride.

Setup rest stop, assemble tables, tents, chairs, organize food, make drink mix according to instructions, hand food and beverages to riders, keep area clean, after last sweeps are through, clean up, take inventory, and pack for transport.

Carol Miles

Rest Stop 3 - Volunteers: 8:45am-1:30pm or after last rider (Olive Chapel Rd) 8/8 all spots filled

Setup rest stop, assemble tables, tents, chairs, make drink mix according to instructions, organize food and hand food and beverages to riders, keep area clean, after last sweeps are through, clean up, take inventory, and pack for transport.

Two volunteers will be needed for rider and traffic control to assist riders entering and leaving the rest stop.

Douglas Strom, Sonia White, Lori Balay, Heather Sawkiewicz , Heather Sawkiewicz , Ronnie Raper, Angi Allen, Robert Miles

Rest Stop 3 - Traffic Control: 8:45am - 1:30pm or after last rider (Olive Chapel Rd) 0/2 spots filled

Follow Rest Stop LEADER directions to setup Rest Stop, assemble tables, tents, chairs, organize food, make drink mix according to instructions,

Assist riders when leaving the Rest Stop:

-- 36k + 60k Routes: Turn LEFT TURN with a quick RIGHT TURN onto Olive Chapel Rd.

-- 100k Route: Turn RIGHT onto New Hill Olive Chapel Rd.

NOTE: You may have to direct riders and/or traffic to help them avoid accidents.

Help keep area clean as time permits. After last sweeps are through, clean up, take inventory, and pack for transport.

SAG Drivers

- 1 SAG Lead
- 3 additional SAG drivers

MUST have a vehicle with a bike rack and bike floor pumps.

Drive route, be able to assist riders with mechanicals, and/or bring riders back to a Rest Stop or back to the event Start area.

In addition, may be needed to help transport food and water to other Rest Stops, etc.

SAG Lead - July 4-7:30am-3:00pm or after last rider returns to the Start/Finish area 1/1 all spots filled

Coordinate and communicate with the team of SAG drivers prior to the event so they understand their responsibilities and which SAG drivers is covering which route.

NOTE: The SAG Leader will also be a SAG driver on the day of event.

John Fox

SAG Drivers - July 4-7:30am-3:00pm or after last rider returns to the Start/Finish area 3/3 all spots filled

Drive the route assigned to them by SAG Lead, communicate with SAG Lead to keep the SAG lead informed of current status, location, etc.

Sam McHan, Nicol Lofton, June Joyner-Bynum

Ride Sweeps / Lantern Rouge

Meet HAMs at 7:30 AM at CBC. Ride the assigned route and stay behind the last rider, notify rest stop and HAMs when last rider through. Knowledge of CPR an asset.

Do not register for a free T-shirt, we will send you a discount code for the you to register and ride for free and get a rider T-shirt when you register as a sweeper.

100K Route -- departs 15 or so minutes after riders depart 2/2 all spots filled

Ride the 100K route and stay behind the last rider, notify rest stop when last rider through.
Do not register for a free T-shirt, we will send you a discount code for the you to register and ride for free and get a rider T-shirt when you register as a sweeper.

Sharon LaPalme, Steve Lund

60K Route -- departs 15 or so minutes after riders depart 2/2 all spots filled

Ride the 60K route and stay behind the last rider, notify rest stop when last rider through.
Do not register for a free T-shirt, we will send you a discount code for the you to register and ride for free and get a rider T-shirt when you register as a sweeper.

Ed Ziegler, Jeffrey Jenkins

30K Route -- departs 15 or so minutes after riders depart 2/2 all spots filled

Ride the 30K route and stay behind the last rider, notify rest stop when last rider through.
Do not register for a free T-shirt, we will send you a discount code for the you to register and ride for free and get a rider T-shirt when you register as a sweeper.

Willie Alston, William Engroff

Event Setup

Prior to Event day:
Stage and setup tents to be ready for next morning.

On Event day:
Move tents to parking lot and setup tables, chairs, A/V equipment, etc.
Load truck with remaining rest stop supplies at CBC
Be ready to help with anything you are asked to do.

Location:
Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

FYI: This role can RIDE the event.

(If you are Registered to ride the event: Wear your cycling kit if you are riding. You can leave about 5 minutes before 8am as the majority of cars should be parked by then. THANK YOU!!!)

July 3 - 6pm - 7:30 pm 8/8 all spots filled

Stage and setup tents to be ready for next morning.

Woody Peroske, Jonas Cherry, tim keller, Bob Lamphier, Penny Langdon, Matt LoPiccolo, nick muntjan, Jim Smith

July 4 - 6am - 7am 10/10 all spots filled

Move tents from grass to parking lot and setup tables and chairs for registration etc., any activity needed to be ready for cyclists.
Load truck with remaining rest stop supplies at CBC

FYI: This role can RIDE the event.

(If you are Registered to ride the event: Wear your cycling kit if you are riding. You can leave about 5 minutes before 8am as the majority of cars should be parked by then. THANK YOU!!!)

Niki Murray, Jonas Cherry, tim keller, Brenda Fletcher, James Medlin, Patricia Roberts, Max Knipper, Eric Beatty, Dileep Dadlani, Nancy Oderkirk

Brewery Gate Keeper

Monitor traffic going in and out of the brewery office door. Only volunteers allowed. Office and Bathroom are off limits to riders. Help with setup after the riders leave.

NOTE: Bring a lawn chair.

July 4, 6:30 - 10 am 1/1 all spots filled

Sit or stand outside office door. Allow only volunteers to enter.

NOTE: Bring a lawn chair.

Sheila Morin

July 4, 10 am - 2 pm 0/1 spots filled

Sit or stand outside office door. Allow only volunteers to enter.

NOTE: Bring a lawn chair.

Trash and Coolers

Assist with emptying trash, replacing bags, and keeping coolers filled.

Location:
Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

July 4 - 10:30am-2:00pm 2/2 all spots filled

David Stewart, Steven Whited

Registration Table

Hand out t-shirts and packets/wrist bands for any Pre-Registered Rider who was not able to pick up packets at Conte's Bike Shop.

Help New Registrants through the online registration process (they should be able to register with their phones).
Upon completion they will show you receipt / Registration Confirmation.
Then you can give them their wrist band.

NOTE: Registration Leader will manage cash or checks as a last resorts, including signing a waiver.

Location:
Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Registration LEADER: July 4 - 7:00am-8:30am 1/1 all spots filled

Setup tables on event day to manage flow of people coming in, answer questions from registration table volunteers, answer questions from new registrants, manage cash/checks/waivers and consolidate for event director/CCC Board.

Location:
Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Woody Peroske

Registration Assistants: July 4 - 7:00am-8:30am 5/5 all spots filled

Help hand out wristbands, help those who have not registered to register online. Encourage online registrations. Discourage cash but if needed, direct to Registration Lead to take cash and sign waiver. May assist if needed. There should be very little need for cash registrants.

FYI: This role can RIDE the event.

(If you are Registered to ride the event: Wear your cycling kit if you are riding. You can leave about 5 minutes before 8am as the majority of cars should be parked by then. THANK YOU!!!)

Location:
Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Rebecca Sitton, Dileep Dadlani, Erik Schumm, Penny Langdon, Nancy Oderkirk

Firecracker Ride Merchandise Tent

Assist Lead with merchandise sales, keep inventory in good order, answer questions.

Location:
Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

Lead: 10am-2pm 1/1 all spots filled

Bob George

Sales Assistant: 10am-12pm 1/1 all spots filled

CYRIL NESTOR

Sales Assistant: 12pm-2pm 1/1 all spots filled

Makita Simmons

TeamCBC Merchandise Tent

Staff TeamCBC merchandise, sell merchandise and collect money.

Location:
Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

July 4 - 10:00am-2:00pm 3/3 all spots filled

Rebecca Sitton, Patricia McHan, Nancy Oderkirk

Ice Cream Tent

Serve ice cream to riders.

Receive cash donations to MS.

Location:
Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

July 4 - 10am-2pm 2/4 spots filled

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Joe Cabaleiro, janet ruby

Tear Down and Clean up

Break down tents, fold up tables, chairs, and tents and organize in storage, throw away garbage, clean out and dry coolers.

Location:
Carolina Brewing Company
140 Thomas Mill Rd, Holly Springs, NC 27540

July 4 - 2pm-4pm 6/7 spots filled

tim keller, Rebecca Sitton, David Stewart, Steven Whited, Rich Bostwick, Nancy Oderkirk

Unload Truck at Storage Unit

Unload truck and pack items away at NCBC Storage Unit at:

Location:
Extra Space Storage (around back)
1309 New Hill Rd
Holly Springs, NC 27540

July 4 - 4-6 PM 4/4 all spots filled

David Stewart, Steven Whited, Nancy Oderkirk, Jim Smith

Pick up signs

Drive the routes to pick up all route signs.

- One person does metric
- One person does the half and 30k

2 pm - 4 pm 2/2 all spots filled

Patricia McHan, Sam McHan

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perform odd jobs and special requests made by Bob O or Bob G

8 AM - 2 PM 1/1 all spots filled

tim keller

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