Parking/Clean-up – Katy Mills Mall

6 Volunteers Needed

This position helps cyclists find parking places and keeps them from parking illegally (i.e. blocking fire hydrants, accessible spaces, loading docks).  These volunteers will also assist with clean up when the area has cleared.  Volunteers will work from 5am – 9am.

Morning set-up at Katy Mills Mall Sun & Ski Sports Store

10 Volunteer Needed

This position assists with setting up for the start of the Tour de Doughnut - whatever needs to be done - from hanging banners and signs, bike compound setup, setting up tents, etc.  BRING A PAIR OF WORK GLOVES.  Volunteers will work from 6am – 8am.

Rest Stop Set-Up/Tear Down Crew

5 Volunteers

This team will set up the Rest Stops along the route.  They will also tear down the stops after the event.  Volunteers will work from 6am – 8am.

Volunteer Check-in at Katy Mills Mall Sun & Ski Sports Store

2 Volunteers Needed

Sun & Ski Sports Store is on the east side of the Mall (Houston side of Mall) closest to the freeway. Volunteer Coordinators will have lists of all the volunteers and assigned areas. 

Volunteers will work from 6am – 11am.

ChampionChip Team (Start)

5 Volunteers Needed

This team of volunteers will place the ChampionChip timing device on the rider’s bikes.  This activity will obviously require bending over and squatting as you place the chip on each bike.  Please be certain that you are in good enough condition to participate as a volunteer for this service.  Volunteers will work from 6am – 9am.

Day of Event Registration at Katy Mills Mall Sun & Ski Sports Store

10 Volunteers Needed

Day of Event Registration takes place at Katy Mills Mall Sun & Ski Sports Store. This position will register cyclists who are riding in the tour.

Volunteers will work from 6am – 9am.

Packet Pick-Up at Katy Mills Mall Sun & Ski Sports Store

3 Volunteers Needed

For those individuals that did not pick up their race packets at one of the Sun & Ski Sports stores prior to the day of the event, they will be able to collect their packet the morning of the ride.  These volunteers will distribute these packets.  Volunteers will work from 6am – 9am.

Registration Data Input

1 Volunteers Needed

This individual will input all “Day of Event” registrants into our computer system.

Volunteers will work from 6am –10am.

Rest Stops

10 Volunteers Needed per Doughnut Stop

4 Volunteers Needed per Regular Stop

Doughnut Stop – There are two Doughnut Time Stops on the Tour.  These are the stops where riders eat doughnuts to knock time off of their ride.  Volunteers at this stop will be busy handing out doughnuts and counting the number of doughnuts eaten per rider.

Rest Stop 1 will need to covered from 8am-11am, and Rest Stop 4 from 8:30am – 4pm.

Regular Stop – Rest stops number 2 and 3 are on the 55-mile route.

 Rest Stop 2 will need to be covered from 8am-2pm and Rest Stop 3 from 9am –4pm.

Finish Line

Everyone Available

This position cheers on our cyclists as they cross the finish line!   Bring out your noisemakers, air horns, whistles, bells…whatever makes noise.  This will help in the festivities and excitement as cyclists come across the finish line.

ChampionChip Team (Finish)

5 Volunteers Needed

This team of volunteers will collect the ChampionChip timing device on the rider’s bikes.  This activity will obviously require bending over and squatting as you place the chip on each bike.  Please be certain that you are in good enough condition to participate as a volunteer for this service.  Volunteers will need to work from 10am –4pm.

As Needed

If you don’t have a specific request, we will position you based on our needs.  Regardless of the position, we guarantee it will be fun!!

Communications

These positions are filled

HAM Radio operators will be stationed at every watering hole along the route also with mobile units in place on patrol.  Gold Wing motorcycles will also be on patrol as mobile units.  These folks make sure we have constant communication with base camp as well as on the route.  With their help…we can talk to anyone at anytime…anywhere!  These positions have been covered.