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Sat September 13, 2025 Sherman, IL 62684 US Directions

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Thursday, September 11, 2025

Route Markers

September 11, 2025

Details

Meet at the Sherman Athletic Club (SAC). You will be teamed up with another volunteer and will place above-ground signage and painted arrows on the pavement to help guide riders. There are several loops, all around 20-30 miles. If you have time to mark more than one loop, all the better!

Friday, September 12, 2025

Route Checking - all courses Medium Priority

September 12, 2025

Details

You will be assigned a route to check. Ideally you would work in teams, but can be done solo. Drive the course, navigating with GPS, and verify that all turns (both above ground signage and painted arrows) are in place. Replace any signs that have been knocked over or tampered with.

Packet Pickup - Friday Afternoon High Priority

Minimum met.

Details

Packet Pickup will be held at the Sherman Athletic Club. Greet registered riders and get their packet for them. Distribute t-shirts. Answer questions.

Location

Sherman Athletic Club
300 South First
Sherman, IL

Saturday, September 13, 2025 - Day of Ride

Packet Pickup - Saturday morning High Priority

September 13, 2025

Details

Packet Pickup will be held at the Sherman Athletic Club. Greet registered riders and get their packet for them. Distribute t-shirts. Answer questions.

Location

Sherman Athletic Club
300 South First Street
Sherman, IL

Course Marshall - Sherman High Priority

September 13, 2025

Details

Course Marshalls will assist riders as they leave the Sherman Athletic Club and make their way through the village of Sherman to the bike trail. You will wear a safety vest and direct riders where to turn. There will be a police presence on the main road to alert traffic to the presence of the cyclists.

INTERSECTIONS INCLUDE:
Intersection of First and South – turn riders right
Intersection of South and Zimmerman – turn riders left
Intersection of Zimmerman and Andrew Road – turn riders right
Left turn off of Andrew Road into Behr Road
Right turn off Behr Road into bike trail parking lot

Rest Stop Coordinator High Priority

September 13, 2025

Details

Your job will be to keep in touch with the volunteers at the rest stop to handle any restocking needs. You will pick up supplies at the Sherman Athletic Club and deliver them

The afternoon coordinator will bring rest stop supplies back to the Sherman Athletic Club once the rest stop is shut down. van will be provided, or you may use your own vehicle and be reimbursed for mileage.

SAG Driver High Priority

September 13, 2025

Details

As a SAG driver, you will assist cyclists who need mechanical assistance. SAG drivers will drive a designated route, navigating with GPS.

You will be given a supply of CO2, tire tubes, a pump and a first aid kit to use.

The most common task will be changing a flat tire. You will also carry a supply of water bottles and nutrition for riders who are in need. If a rider is unable to continue, you will assist in transporting the rider back to the Sherman Athletic Club.

A vehicle with a bike rack is essential for this role.
The ability to navigate via GPS is required.

Meal Assistant at Sherman Athletic Club

September 13, 2025

Details

Your role will be to make sure that tables are wiped down, trash picked up and the dining area kept clean during the post-ride meal.

Large Sign Placement Medium Priority

September 12, 2025

Details

Place the large metal signs on roads at locations to be determined.

Remove Route Signs - All routes

September 13, 2025

Details

Starting at noon (once all riders are out on course), drive the course and pull above-ground signage. This is a good chance to sweep the course and look for riders who may need assistance.

Packet Pickup - Friday Afternoon

September 12, 2025

Details

Assist riders as they pick up their ride packet. Look up bib numbers, pull t-shirts (if ordered), answer questions and provide general support.

Parking Attendant Medium Priority

September 13, 2025

Details

Assist with parking at the Sherman Athletic Club. Help maintain order with cyclists as they arrive at the venue, make sure exits are not blocked. Direct cyclists to overfill parking as needed.

Richardson Clubhouse Rest Stop - Morning Shift

September 13, 2025

Details

We are offering pancakes and bacon to the riders as well as other nutrition and hydration products. You can help whip up pancakes and bacon, or help with the other fare. You'll be stationed at the CCC's main rest stop.

Location

Richardson Clubhouse
7282 Buffalo Hart Rd, Buffalo, IL 62515

Richardson Clubhouse Rest Stop - Afternoon Shift

September 13, 2025

Details

We're grilling hotdogs starting at 11 am for the afternoon riders. You can help with grilling or distribute other nutrition and hydration to the riders. You'll be set up at the Richardson Clubhouse, the main rest stop

Location

Richardson Clubhouse
7282 Buffalo Hart Rd, Buffalo, IL 62515

Teardown at End of Day

September 13, 2025

Details

Assist in cleaning up the Sherman Athletic Center at end of the day. Duties will involve taking out trash, putting up tables and chairs, loading U-Haul truck for items that will be taken back to the storage unit.

Location

Sherman Athletic Center

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