Over 2000 cyclists are expected to ride one of the various routes each day. Hams are needed for rest stops, SAG vehicles, supply truck communications, event official shadows and start/finish line communications.

Two meters is typically the mode of communication. HTs have limited useage, the most reliable communication in this area is with a min. 25 watt mobile radio and a very good mobile antenna. The outlying rest stops will need at least a 25 watt mobile rig, battery power supply and a good external antenna on a mast.

You may volunteer for either Sat. or Sun. or both. Most of the accomodations in the immediate area are already booked up, but you can try calling the hotels directly to determine room availability. Camping is available at the starting line and in some nearby camping facilities.
Volunteering for this event is different than normal.

To Volunteer:
We have created a volunteer team named 'HAM EVENT SUPPORT'. Go to Ham Sign-Up
Scroll down until you find team HAM EVENT SUPPORT, click on "Join Team" and answer the questions that follow. Enter 0.00 for any donation amounts (unless you would like to donate), be sure to answer the question about your T-shirt size and be sure to check HAM RADIO OPERATOR AS YOUR VOLUNTEER POSITION.

This year, only if you are going to be driving a vehicle in the event, will you be required to have a background driving check.

When you have completed the registration form, please send an e-mail to and include the position you are volunteering for and the type radio equipment you have available and/or equipment needs you may have.

Further event details will be e-mailed to volunteers as they become available. Join us for this event... it's a BLAST!!