Friends For Life Bike Rally - A Benefit for the Toronto People With AIDS Foundation

The Road Safety Team is comprised of individuals who are committed to the daily support of moving more than 200 riders from Toronto to Montreal. The Road Safety Crew follow the cyclists along the route and ensure their safety and well being. Crew members are paired and provided with a van complete with energy snacks, water, sunscreen and bicycle racks. Crew members are located at critical points along the route to provide direction and "cheerleading". In case of emergencies, the Road Safety Crew works closely with the Wellness Team to provide medical assistance. The most significant role of Road Safety is to provide a safe environment for riders as well as moral support, cheering the cyclists along on the road.

Requirements for Road Safety Crew

• Must have a valid drivers license
• Must be able to drive and/or navigate with maps
• Be able to work within a team or individually
• Average work day is 9 to 10 hours
• Setup and tear-down of own tent daily and when able assist other team members with their tent.
• Available for meetings and/or training sessions prior and during the rally
• Be responsible for vehicle that is assigned to your during the rally (including returning to Toronto). This also includes any fines and/or-speeding tickets incurred during the ride are the driver's responsibility.
• Responsible for all daily supplies for your vehicle (first aid kit, bike repair kits, water, power bars, phone charged, maps, etc.)
• Emotional and psychological support and important to fellow team members and riders — during the day you are encouraged to participate with themed days and encourage/be cheerleaders throughout the day.
• Report all 'incidents/accidents' to team leader
• Responsible for the care and return of communications equipment
• Provide security for riders
• Clarify route for riders and identify/report problem areas

Motorcycle Support

• Must provide your own motorcycle
• Workday is approximately 9 to 10 hours
• Accompany riders throughout the day, including many "loops" of daily route
• Responsible for all daily supplies for motorcycle.
• Be prepared (when safe) to ride on bike paths in case of emergencies
• Attend daily morning meetings during ride for information on possible problem ares located by route markers/supervisors.
• Respond to requests by riders.
• Provide security for riders
• Maintain a reassuring, good-humoured presence for riders.
• Aid road safety crew in clarifying route

Interested in finding out more? Contact the Special Events Coordinator.