Recent Volunteer Correspondences
January 26, 2007
Hello from the Battenkill-Roubaix Cycling Race!
Many of you have responded indicating that you're able once gain to volunteer for this race on April 14. Thanks! The
race's scope is growing every day and I'm happy to report that more
than 650 racers are currently registered from 17 states and Canada! At
this rate, nearly 1,000 racers will be racing on this epic day of cycling for Southern Washington County, NY.
There
is a pressing need to gather enough pace car drivers for this year's
race. I have a goal to gather enough support to have 25 drivers ready
to go by race day. Information and confirmation for these must be
collected well in-advance of race day, however. If you have an interest
in driving a pace car or wheel van and you haven't contacted me yet,
please let me know. All race related-expenses are paid - gas, food,
refreshments, etc.). If you otherwise would like to help out as a race
marshal, please contact me. The race has become one of the most
enjoyable days of cycling in the Northeast - both on and off the bike!
As in the previous 2 editions, the race benefits the public libraries of Southern Washington County and Farm Team Cycling - a local cycling club for kids (www.farmteamcycling.org)
Some volunteer updates:
We're
working on hosting volunteer functions both pre and post-race so that
we can get together, enjoy each other's company, and talk about the
race. More information is coming.
A
race expo is planed for the finish area that will feature food &
refreshments, vendors, sponsors, and perhaps live entertainment.
A Sunday recreational ride in Salem is possibly in the works to tour portions of the course. Details to follow.
All current race-related information can be found at www.battenkillroubaix.com
Thanks!
Dieter
Dieter Drake
Race Promoter
2007 Battenkill-Roubaix
April 14, 2007
Salem, NY
www.battenkillroubaix.com
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From: Dieter [mailto:dwdrake@nycap.rr.com]
Sent: Monday, January 08, 2007 10:51 PM
Subject: 2007 Battenkill-Roubaix - April 14, 2007 - Salem, NY
Hello Fellow Cycling Fans!
You're
receiving this e-mail because you were kind enough to volunteer for one
of my nutty cycling races in the past! Well, I can't help myself,
so…2007 is upon us and that means I am slowly generating a list of
potential volunteers (victims?) for the 2007 Battenkill-Roubaix. This
year's race will again benefit the public libraries of Southern
Washington County and Farm Team Cycling - a local cycling club for
juniors (see www.farmteamcycling.org).
Last year we donated more than $5000 to the libraries and civic groups
in Southern Washington County as a result of this race and others which
you participated in. On behalf of Farm Team, THANK YOU!
This year's B-R will be bigger than ever. In just 2 weeks of open registration, more than 550 racers have registered from all over the U.S. and Canada! (we had a total of 550 in 2006). At this rate, the race will be host to more than 900 racers this
year before it closes out completely, making it one of the largest
Pro/Am cycling races in the country! That's a lot of racers. That's
also a lot of volunteers!
Because
it's been so successful, the race will be much the same as in the 2
previous editions; it'll have the same dirt roads, and the same passes
through the villages of Salem, Cambridge, and Greenwich. The one major
change is that the elite-level men will be racing an extra 20 miles of
the grueling backcountry roads that make this race such a charm for
hundreds. While their extra 20 mile 'bonus' is mostly on low-traveled
area roads, the challenge remains to find a few more enthusiastic folks
to man the few extra corners and intersections to ensure their safe
passage.
So the challenge is on. We
topped 100 very energetic volunteers last year. We'll need slightly
more this year. So why not? As always, all volunteers will receive food
& drink, race materials including signs, radios, those bright
orange vests (some of questionable history), race t-shirts,
instructions, maps, good cheer, and any other items that are necessary
for your particular missions. I'll probably throw in commemorative
cowbells for all this year as so many racers enjoyed them last year.
Many
folks have already offered to help again. Thank you! For everyone else,
please consider taking part again in a great event for the region, and
consider perhaps bringing a friend. I think the race has had a positive
impact on the sport of cycling and the region. I know it's had a very
great impact on the public libraries and also the lives of young area
kids showing an interest in the sport. With your help, we'll continue
that tradition.
Many thanks,
Dieter
Dieter Drake
Race Promoter
2007 Battenkill-Roubaix
April 14, 2007
Salem, NY
www.battenkillroubaix.com |
