Portland Century - A Catered Tour About Portland

GET READY TO RIDE!

August, 2011
Portland State University
SW Montgomery and SW Park
Behind Smith Hall
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Registration for 2011 is not yet open. Please check back in March.Purchase extra t-shirts and meal tickets! CLICK HERE

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IMPORTANT DATES + TIMES

March - Registration opens
You may register at the start line, space allowing

START TIMES
100-mile route- 6-8:00 am
50-mile route- 9-10:00 am
25-mile route - 10-11 am

CLOSURE TIMES
Course closes - 5:30 pm
Event closes - 6:00 pm

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PORTLAND CENTURY
APPAREL

(Apparel images for 2011 are not yet available)

Save big when you purchase a shirt at the time of registration. 100% pre-shrunk cotton in unisex sizes.

Jerseys are Atac brand club fit, a standard loose jersey.


VOLUNTEER!

Volunteering for the Portland Century is a great way to get involved in a ride that celebrates Portland and its fringes.

230 volunteers are needed throughout the course for a wide variety of positions. Your support ensures a successful and safe ride for everyone.



HOW TO REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER:




VOLUNTEER PERKS:

Volunteering for the Portland Century is just plain fun. But, as an extra added bonus, all volunteers will receive:
  • A free Portland Century t-shirt
  • A ticket into the Finish Line Party with salmon, salad, bread, dessert and drinks
  • A Widmer beer to wash it all down (must be over 21 to enjoy this perk)
  • Most positions allow you to ride part or all of the ride for free
  • Some volunteer positions allow you to give a free ride as a gift to a friend
Check out the position descriptions below to see which ones allow you to ride free. If it says Y, part that means you can ride a portion of the course. You'll be generally riding from your position to the finish line. Depending on your position, you may or may not pass open rest stops, but you are welcome to join us at the finish line party which goes until 6:00 pm.


AVAILABLE POSITIONS:

Click on a position for further detail and just e-mail us if you have questions.

POSITION

DETAILS

TIMES
FREE RIDE
# NEEDED
THURSDAY
Admin Volunteers Help with pre-event projects
4:00-7:00pm
Y
5
FRIDAY
Truck Staging Help load up all our event supplies
1:00-6:00pm
Y
3
SATURDAY
Course Marking  Put up arrows along the course
9:00am-2:00pm
Y
10
Pre-Ride Check-In Decorating Clean and decorate
10:00am-1:00pm
Y
5
Pre-Ride Check-In Pass out rider packets, help riders register
12:00-5:00pm
Y
20
SUNDAY
Early Set up Unload the truck and start set up
4:00-7:00am
Y
5
Set Up + Registration Prepare area for ride, register riders
5:00-10:00am
Y
20
Medical rider - 25 mile Ride along for safety. MDs, RNs, EMTs only.
9:00am-end
Y
4
Medical riders - 50 mile Ride along for safety. MDs, RNs, EMTs only.
8:00am-end
Y
6
Medical riders - 100 mile Ride along for safety. MDs, RNs, EMTs only.
7:00am-end
Y
8
Ride Along mechanic - 25 mile Ride along to help fix bike problems
9:00am-end
Y
4
Ride Along Mechanic - 50 mile Ride along to help fix bike problems
8:00am-end
Y
6
Ride Along Mechanic - 100 mile Ride along to help fix bike problems
6:00am-end
Y
8
Springwater Cooridor Monitor Guide riders and pedestrians along route
6:00am-9:30pm
Y
6
Rest Stop - Main City Park Fuel up riders on course. Transferable free ride!
6:45-11:15am
Y*
2
Rest Stop - Eagle Fern Park Fuel up riders on course. Transferable free ride!
7:45-12:15pm
Y*
2
Rest Stop - Meinig Park Fuel up riders on course. Transferable free ride!
8:30am-2:00 pm
Y*
2
Rest Stop - Maywood Park Fuel up riders on course. Transferable free ride!
9:30am-12:45pm
Y*
2
Rest Stop - Blue Lake Park Fuel up riders on course. Transferable free ride!
9:45-4:00pm
Y*
2
Rest Stop - Fireside Retreat Fuel up riders on course. Transferable free ride!
9:30am-3:00pm
Y*
2
Rest Stop - Smith and Bybee Fuel up riders on course. Transferable free ride!
10:45am-5:00pm
Y*
2
Rest Stop - Kelly Elementary Fuel up riders on course. Transferable free ride!
10:00am-12:45pm
Y*
2
Finish Line Party Prep Set up finish line party. Transferable free ride!
10:00am-2:00pm
Y* 
20
Finish Line - Shift I Help serve dinner, pour drinks, general help. Transferable free ride!
1:30-4:30pm
Y*
20
Finish Line - Shift II Help serve dinner, pour drinks, general help
4:00-8:00pm
Y**
20
Sweep Rider - 25 mile Be the last rider on course
9:00am-end
Y
2
Sweep Rider - 50 mile Be the last rider on course
8:00am-end
Y
2
Sweep Rider - 100 mile Be the last rider on course
7:00am-end
Y
2
On-Course Photographer Take pictures on course!
6:00am-end
Y
1
Motorcycle Escorts Provide on-course support
7:00am-end
Y
6
MONDAY
Sign Sweep - 25 mile Follow the course and remove signs
Various
Y
2
Sign Sweep - 50 mile Follow the course and remove signs
Various
Y
2
Truck Unloading Help unload trucks back in Portland
12:00-4:00pm
Y
5



POSITION DESCRIPTIONS:


ADMIN VOLUNTEERS
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way early and be able to ride the event for free.

DETAILS:
Help make reminder phone calls to volunteers, pre-sort t-shirts; basically assist with any last minute administrative details.

TRUCK STAGING
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way early and be able to ride the event for free.

DETAILS:
Help our staff load all the event supplies into moving trucks. Required to do heavy lifting required. Closed-toed shoes a must, gloves recommended

COURSE MARKING
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way early and preview parts of the course.

DETAILS:
Help mark the course on Saturday by driving or riding in teams. Place arrows and put up the signage necessary to help riders follow their way on course. YOU DO NOT NEED A CAR to volunteer for this position, but it does make the job go quicker.

PRE-RIDE CHECK-IN DECORATING
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way early and be able to ride the event for free.
DETAILS:
Put on your decorating shoes and helps us prepare the Lucky Lab for the Pre-Ride Check-In event

PRE-RIDE CHECK-IN
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Hang out at the Lucky Lab and get your volunteering out of the way so that the next day you can relax and enjoy Sunday, or enjoy the ride. Watch excited riders stream into the Lucky Lab.

DETAILS:
Check in riders and give them their ride packets so that they do not have to wait in line the next day. Full training is provided.

EARLY SET UP
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get your volunteering out of the way early and be able to ride the event for free.
DETAILS:
Help transform the Park Blocks into the start line. You will unload equipment, set up tables and chairs, hang banners, etc.

SET UP + REGISTRATION
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride (50 or 25 mile only), t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Help the event come to life! Put together the continetal breakfast for riders, place welcoming decorations and banners, and then help all the riders through the registration process.

DETAILS:
Help hang banners, erect canopies, check in riders, give information, set out food, empty garbage cans and other necessary tasks to get the event rolling. We have seated and standing, lifting and non-lifting projects available for shy or outgoing people.

ABOUT RIDING:
This is an extremely important position! We are depending on you to help us start the whole event. We need you until 10:00am, so you are restricted to riding only the 50 or 25 mile routes - even if you're a strong rider. Thanks for your understanding, thanks for signing up to volunteer, and enjoy.

MEDICAL RIDER
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
If someone unfortunately crashes, you will be there to lend a helping hand.

DETAILS:
To sign up for this position, you must be an RN, EMT, or MD and provide your own ride-along medical kit and bring a cell phone. Meet by the Volunteer Check In table. We'll gather all medical riders together so you know who else is on course.

RIDE ALONG MECHANIC
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Help riders with their bikes when they are stranded on the side of the road. You get to be the hero.

DETAILS:
Ride along mechanics must have advanced mechanical skills and be able to do on-the-spot basic repair. Mechanics bring their own basic tool kit, a cell phone and are proactive about providing support on course. We will provide some tubes and a mechanic vest for you to wear on course so you are recognized as official ride support.

SPRINGWATER COORIDOR MONITOR
WHAT YOU GET:
A free t-shirt and entry into the finish line party. **After the last rider has gone by, you can ride the rest of the course, if you like.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Avoid the start line chaos, enjoy a morning on the river and then start your ride after the last of the riders go by 

DETAILS:
Work with our partnering staff to set out food and water, clean up, serve riders, empty garbage cans and other tasks as necessary. You must have a cell phone.

ABOUT RIDING:
This is an extremely important position! We are depending on you to help us start the whole event. We need you until 10:00am, so you are restricted to riding only the 50 or 25 mile routes - even if you're a strong rider. Thanks for your understanding, thanks for signing up to volunteer, and enjoy.

REST STOP VOLUNTEERS
WHAT YOU GET:
A free t-shirt and entry into the finish line party. **After the last rider has gone by, you can ride the rest of the course, if you like.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Get to see the route and beautiful parts of the Portland area while you refuel riders (who will be most appreciative of what you are providing).

DETAILS:
Work with our partnering staff to set out food and water, clean up, serve riders, empty garbage cans and other tasks as necessary. You must have a cell phone.

ABOUT THE FREE RIDE:This position does not allow you to ride, but you can give someone a free Portland Century ride if you volunteer. When you register to volunteer, we will send you a one-time code for a free pass. Give this to your special someone as a gift. You help us for you shift and then one you're done, join your guest for dinner and beer.

LOCATIONS:
Main City Park: 6:45-11:15am
Eagle Fern Park: 7:45-12:15pm
Meinig Park: 8:30-2:00 pm
Maywood Park: 9:30-12:45pm
Blue Lake Park: 9:45-4:00pm
Fireside Retreat: 9:30-3:00pm
Smith and Bybee: 10:45-5:00pm
Kelly Elementary: 10:00-12:45pm

FINISH LINE PARTY PREP
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party. 

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Whether you like to play Martha Stewart or you just like to be helpful, you'll find this to be a fun position as you help us get ready for a gourmet dinner under the guidance of our excellent caterer (he loves working our events). Watch a surge or riders return hungry and appreciative of your efforts.

DETAILS:
Help our caterer with the layout of food, arrangement of bowls, placement of garbage cans and other tasks necessary to get ready to serve dinner to over 500 people. You will also help serve dinner, clear plates, empty garbage cans, distribute goody bags, answer questions and sell t-shirts as well as other tasks as needed. We have seated and standing, lifting and non-lifting projects available for shy or outgoing people.

ABOUT THE FREE RIDE:This position does not allow you to ride, but you can give someone a free Portland Century ride if you volunteer. When you register to volunteer, we will send you a one-time code for a free pass. Give this to your special someone as a gift. You help us for you shift and then one you're done, join your guest for dinner and beer.

FINISH LINE I
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party.

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Cheer riders over the finish line and help fuel them after a long day! Listen to their stories from the course.

DETAILS:
You help serve dinner, clear plates, empty garbage cans, answer questions and sell t-shirts as well as other tasks as needed.We have seated and standing, lifting and non-lifting projects available for shy or outgoing people.

ABOUT THE FREE RIDE:This position does not allow you to ride, but you can give someone a free Portland Century ride if you volunteer. When you register to volunteer, we will send you a one-time code for a free pass. Give this to your special someone as a gift. You help us for you shift and then one you're done, join your guest for dinner and beer.

FINISH LINE II
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party. You may also ride the 50 mile route

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Cheer riders over the finish line and help fuel them after a long day! Listen to their stories from the course..

DETAILS:
You help serve dinner, clear plates, empty garbage cans, distribute goody bags, answer questions, sell t-shirts, pack up supplies, load the truck, break down equipment and help with general clean up as well as other tasks as needed. We have seated and standing, lifting and non-lifting projects available for shy or outgoing people.

** ABOUT THE FREE RIDE:
This is an extremely important position! We are depending on you to help us close down the event and send the rider off well.  We need you to be available exactly at 4:00pm, so you are restricted to riding only the 50 or 25 mile routes - even if you're a strong rider.  Thanks for your understanding, thanks for signing up to volunteer, and enjoy.

SWEEP RIDER
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Ride in leisure. You get to take in all the beauty of the course at the back of the pack.

DETAILS:
You will be the last person on the course. As you go by different rest stops and key locations, you can let the staff know that you are the end of the ride and they can pack up.

ON-COURSE PHOTOGRAPHER
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Capture the greatest moments of the ride while on it yourself

DETAILS:
Must be able to take digital photos on the ride and pass them on to us at the end of the day via disc, memory card or uploaded to Flickr with high resolution. Digital SLR cameras only. You must follow our shot list and capture each shot. Getting us the photos by the end of the day is mandatory. Pre-approval required. Please email before signing up and be prepared to send us a link to some of your images.

MOTORCYCLE ESCORTS
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Support the riders while riding in the most breath-taking locations in Oregon

DETAILS:
Must get approval from Neal. If you're in, you'll know what to do.

SIGN SWEEP
WHAT YOU GET:
A t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Ride on Sunday, volunteer on Monday

DETAILS:
After the event, you will clear all the directional and traffic signs from the course. You can either ride or drive your portion. If you ride, you will need a trailer to haul all the signs. We trust you to enjoy your free ride and then come help us the next day.

TRUCK UNLOADING
WHAT YOU GET:
A free ride, t-shirt and entry into the finish line party

WHAT MAKES THIS POSITION COOL:
Ride on Sundaday, volunteer on Monday

DETAILS:
You will help us unload our truck and put away all the supplies. We trust you to enjoy your free ride and then come help us the next day.



MORE INFORMATION:

If you have questions about volunteering, please contact Neal Armstrong, Neal@GoodSportPromotion.com .

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