Ride the Dirt Wave is Almost Here!

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The 2nd Annual “Ride the Dirt Wave” is coming to us Saturday, July 20th and Sunday July 21st!

If you are interested in volunteering for one of the available positions (guides, race course marking/pre-riding, marshals, etc.), we ask that you head over to the sign up sheet today and reserve your spot. Please do not remove others from their position on the sheet – they have already been confirmed.

RtDW Volunteer Sign Up Sheet

For all of the details, schedule, registration (you must register to race or ride!) – head over to the RtDW – Whiskey Run Website. This includes details on the 7 Devils Saturday Gnomewrecker IPA re-release party with food and live music!

Below is the Volunteer Guide previously shared out via email with all of the pertinent details you will need if you are volunteering/thinking about volunteering.

Please plan to arrive 15-10 minutes early to check in with Zack Martin at the Main Parking lot (link for location here) for more detailed instructions and to receive the necessary materials.

The road will be closed Saturday from 8am until 4pm.  Please let the road attendants know you are working the event.

Please bring everything you need for a day outside- water, sunscreen, layers, food (there will be some for purchase from Robin’s Nest food truck), comfortable shoes or your biking gear.  If you have a Wild Rivers Coast MTB Club t-shirt, please wear it so everyone knows who the volunteers are. 🙂

Saturday After-Party at 7 Devils Brewing – come to 7 Devil’s Brewery for our Post-Ride Party & Gnomewrecker IPA re-launch!

Role Specific Information:

GUIDES:

Please be prepared to ride and assist with any small on-trail mechanicals or human bumps/scratches. Repair items/tools, small 1st aid-kit is a plus.  Please bring extra water or snacks in case of clients “bonking.”  Make sure your bike is tuned and functioning.

Guides must register for Saturday event at thedirtwave.com (direct link to event) to sign liability waiver and track participation.  Guides will enter a special code to get free registration. Please reach out to [email protected] if you plan to volunteer so you can receive this code.

Remember: this ride is for the clients to experience the best of Whiskey Run in their skill-set.  This is not a ride for you.  Please make sure the ride is accommodating for the group level.

  • Beginner riders stick to green and easy blue trails and go a slow pace, waiting and assessing at each intersection. 
  • Intermediate riders please enjoy green and blue trails at a slightly faster pace than a beginner ride, but again – waiting at intersections and making sure everyone is comfortable. 
  • Advanced riders will assess the group- perhaps splitting into 2 depending on number – for those that want to experience jumps or those that want to crush the miles in a more enduro style.
    • Advanced riders will enjoy green, blue, and black trails with options for Down-The-Hatch…. This is a great opportunity for pre-ride, re-ride and rip!

ROAD CREW:

Please bring a chair for your shift, or consider sitting in the bed of your pick-up truck. Also I suggest an umbrella or big sun hat for shade as the roadside closure locations are in the sun. Payment will be made at the end of your shift when you check back in at Registration.

MARK RACE COURSE or COURSE PRE-RIDE (Sat) & COURSE MARSHALS (Sun):

Bring your bikes and riding gear, 1st-aid kits (marshals), extra water.

OTHER VOLUNTEERS:

More details and directions will be given at Registration Check-in by Zack Martin.

Bring your smiles!