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Sat September 13, 2025 Sherman, IL 62684 US Directions

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Thursday, September 12

Route Marker - 12 Mile Family Route Medium Priority

September 11, 2025

Details

Meet at the Sherman Athletic Club. You will be teamed up with another volunteer and will place above-ground signage to direct riders from the SAC to the bike trail, then to the rest stop in Williamsville and back.

Route Marker - 20-Mile Route

September 11, 2025

Details

Meet at the Sherman Athletic Club. You will be teamed up with another volunteer and will place above-ground signage and painted arrows on the pavement to direct riders from the SAC to the bike trail, a loop through the country, then to the rest stop in Williamsville and back.

Route Marker - 40-Mile Route Medium Priority

September 11, 2025

Details

Meet at the Sherman Athletic Club. You will be teamed up with another volunteer and will place above-ground signage and painted arrows on the pavement to direct riders from the SAC to the bike trail, then to the rest stop in Williamsville and back.

Route Marker - 62-Mile Route Medium Priority

September 11, 2025

Details

Meet at the Sherman Athletic Club. You will be teamed up with another volunteer and will place above-ground signage and painted arrows on the pavement to direct riders from the SAC to the bike trail, then along the course through Williamsville, Middletown, Elkhart and back to Sherman.

Route Marker - 100-Mile Route Medium Priority

September 11, 2025

Details

Meet at the Sherman Athletic Club. You will be teamed up with another volunteer and will place above-ground signage and painted arrows on the pavement to direct riders from the SAC to the bike trail, Williamsville, Middletown, Elkhart and back to Sherman.

Friday, September 13

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.

Large Sign Placement Medium Priority

September 12, 2025

Details

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

Packet Pickup - Friday Afternoon High Priority

At least 1 more volunteer needed.

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

Packet Pickup - Friday

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.

Saturday, September 14

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 each of the three rest stop to handle any restocking needs. You will pick up supplies at the Sherman Athletic Club and deliver them to the rest stops as needed.

The afternoon coordinator will bring rest stop supplies back to the Sherman Athletic Club as rest stops are shut down.

A van will be provided, or you may use your own vehicle and be reimbursed for mileage.

Rest Stop #1 - Attendant - Williamsville High Priority

September 13, 2025

Details

Williamsville Community Park is the first rest stop on the route and all five routes pass by this stop. We plan to serve pancakes and bacon at this stop, as well as more traditional nutrition. A griddle will be provided for cooking.

Location

Williamsville Community Park
Williamsville, IL

Rest Stop #2 - Middletown Community Park

September 13, 2025

Details

Middletown Community Park is Rest Stop #2. The 62- and 100-miler riders pass through this rest stop. We do have a local couple who will set up a grill and cook quesadillas, grilled cheese, etc. They could use some help keeping up with demand.

Rest Stop #3 - Elkhart - Attendant

September 13, 2025

Details

Our third rest stop will be in the village of Elkhart, IL at the Elkhart Christian Church. Your task will be to keep hydration and nutrition stocked. Afternoon shifts will assist in teardown of the rest stop.

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 helpful.
SAG drivers will receive direction from the SAG captain.

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.

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.

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