Motorcycle Volunteers

The volunteer sign-up page for Spin-For-Kids 2020 is now open!
The ride will start and end at Camp Twin Lakes Rutledge in Rutledge, GA.  There are five routes to cover and the organizers are looking for up to six Motorcycle Marshals per route.  As you can see from the list below, all cyclists will cross the finish line around the same time, for a big party at the finish line. 100 miles, 8am to 4pm62 miles, 9am to 4pm47 miles, 10am to 4pm27 miles, 10:30am to 4pm15 miles, 11am to 4pm
Here are some words from Ashley Henderson, the volunteer coordinator.
"Spin For Kids Motorcycle Marshals keep riders safe by leading each group, following behind the last riders, and patrolling the route for any injuries or rider needs. We need your help to make Spin For Kids a safe, fun day for everyone! We will provide $10 gas cards, lunch, and t-shirts to all riders. I hope that you will consider joining us on October 4th, 2020!"
Amateur Radio support will be provided by Morgan County ARES.

My son & I enjoyed the Atlanta Motorcycle Show a few weekends ago.  I particularly enjoyed the British vintage motorcycles and a very special classic Ducati.  We had some good conversations with some of the exhibitors and were able to hand out a bunch of motorcycle volunteer contact cards.

A couple of weekends ago I discovered a group of about twenty all female riders who gather at my favourite local breakfast spot once a month.  They were gracious enough to listen to my pitch and accepted a few contact cards from me.  If you were in that number, Welcome! :-D

For the Georgia crew there are some volunteer opportunities coming up that could be combined with a weekend trip:
FloridaMarch 7th & 8th, 2020 : Bike MS The Citrus Tour, Polk County & Osceola CountyApril 18th & 19th, 2020 : Bike MS Breakaway to Key Largo AlabamaJune 6th, 2020 : Bike MS Rocket City, Madison, AL. KentuckyJune 27th & 28th, 2020 : Bike MS Bluegrass Bourbon Ride, Lawrenceburg, KY  GeorgiaOctober 4t…

Save the Date! Below is a summary of Motorcycle Volunteer Opportunities for 2020.    Click here for a complete list of Bike MS events in all states. AlabamaJune 6th, 2020 : Bike MS Rocket City, Madison, AL. California These are Motorcycling Amateur Radio Club (M.A.R.C.) supported events: March 22nd, 2020 : Oakland Marathon Snow Park, Oakland.  HAM Support by Mike Pompa KB6MPMay 16th, 2020 : Bike MS Los Angeles Day #1 Santa Monica to Ventura   May 17th, 2020 : Bike MS Los Angeles Day #2 Ventura to Santa MonicaMay 30th, 2020 : Devil's Slide Ride PacificaAugust 1st, 2020 : Marin Century San Rafael.  HAM Support by the Marin Amateur Radio SocietyOctober 18th, 2020 : American Diabetes Association Los Angeles Cycle Ride October 24th, 2020 : Bike MS Bay-to-Bay Day #1 lrvine to CarlsbadOctober 25th, 2020 : Bike MS Bay-to-Bay Day #2 Carlsbad to San Diego FloridaMarch 7th & 8th, 2020 : Bike MS The Citrus Tour, Polk County & Osceola CountyApril 18th & 19th, 2020 : Bike MS Breakawa…

Volunteering as a Motorcycle Marshal for the Bike MS Atlanta Peach Ride was my gateway into Amateur Radio. I connected my AnyTone D878 to a half-wave dual-band antenna that is mounted on the grab rail of my Ducati Monster S2R, strapped the wireless PTT to the left grip and paired the radio with a Sena 20S EVO et voila! I was "Motorcycle Mobile" and hooked up to Net Control for the event. I've since invested in a Ventura Sport Rack and a low-profile mount to improve the antenna installation. We're always looking for Motorcycle Riders to volunteer for this event, and for another event in North Georgia named Spin for Kids. Our goal is to field as many Motorcycle Marshals as we can, to keep our cyclists safe while they're on the course. Please share the following links with folks who you think may be interested in:
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I ordered some "contact cards" for us to handout to other Motorcycle Riders we may meet who express an interest in volunteering as a Motorcycle Marshal for community & charity events. Let me know if you'd like a handful 😀
James Acworth, GA November 2019
Save the Date!October 4th, 2020 : Spin for Kids, Morgan County, GeorgiaOctober (TBA), 2020 : Bike MS, LaGrange, Georgia2020 Bike MS EventsBike the US for MS

Spin for Kids is a single day charity cycle ride that will be held on Sunday, October 4th, 2020.

Spin For Kids is Camp Twin Lakes' annual fundraising bike ride that helps provide life-changing camp experiences for children with serious illnesses, disabilities, or other life challenges. Each October at Camp Twin Lakes Rutledge, our riders’ fundraising efforts culminate in a fun and fulfilling ride that winds through the scenic backroads of beautiful Morgan County, Georgia.

I've connected with Ashley Henderson, the volunteer coordinator for this event.  Each year she puts out a call for motorcycle marshals.  This event has been running for 10 years!  Here is a link to the 2019 event page.

This event is supported by Morgan County ARES, who operate Net Control and the support vans.

Ashley will send out sign-up information ahead of the event and I'll share it as soon as I receive it.

James
Acworth, GA
November 2019