Cirque Du Cycling :: A street fair and bike race every June on Mississippi Avenue in Portland, Oregon

Come to the Cycling Circus - Cirque du Cycling

THE CIRCUS IS COMING!

June 12, 2010
Mississippi Avenue :: Portland, Oregon

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SCHEDULE

11:00 - Grand Central Family Fun Zone
1:30 - Family Ride
3:00 - Parade
2:00 - Beer Gardens open
5:00 - Racing Starts
7:00 - Event closes

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Over 120 volunteers make Cirque du Cycling a success. Come spend the day on Mississippi Ave and show your support by spending a couple hours with us. There are many available positions that are great for all interests, skills and abilities

Come to Cirque!

Volunteering for Cirque du Cycling is a lot of fun. You can be a huge part of your favorite part - the Kid's Ride, the Bike Parade or the Criterium Race. As an added bonus, all volunteers will receive:

A free Cirque du Cycling T-shirt
Food and drink
A couple positions give you free pass to the Night Ride

Check out the position descriptions below to see which ones you like best. Then, click on the "Volunteer" button above to sign up.

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

POSITION	DETAILS	TIMES	# NEEDED
BEFORE SATURDAY
Flyering Party #1	Inform neighbors of the event. Free Night Ride Pass	Mon 6/7, 6:00-8:00pm	7
Flyering Party #2	Inform neighbors of the event. Free Night Ride Pass	Wed&Thurs, 6/9-10, 6:00-7:00pm	7
Parking Hood Set Up	Help get the street ready for action. Free Night Ride Pass	Fri 6/11, 10:00-2:00pm	4
SATURDAY - June 12
Early Set Up/Truck Unload	Unload truck and start setting up the event	9:30am-12:30pm	4
Barricade Transport Crew	Help unload and set up street barricades	10:00am-1:00pm	6
Course Taping Team	Put up barricade tape along route	12:00-4:00pm	10
General Volunteer - Shift 1	Set up the parade and the race	12:00-4:00pm	15
VIP Party Assistance - Shift 1	Set up and staff the Cirque du Cycling VIP Party	12:30-4:30pm	6
Parade Organizers	Help put together the wild bike parade	1:30-4:00pm	4
General Volunteers - Shift 2	Help where we need it most	3:00-7:00pm	4
VIP Party Assistance - Shift 2	Staff and clean up the Cirque du Cycling VIP Party	4:00-8:00pm	6
Race Course Marshals	Keep racers and spectators safe	4:30-7:00pm	25
Race Guide Ambassador 1	Hand out info to spectators	2:00-5:00pm	3
Race Guide Ambassador 2	Hand out info to spectators	4:30-7:30pm	3
General Cleanup	Turn Mississippi Ave back into a street	7:00-9:00pm	15
Family Ride Ambassadors	Organize the kids then ride with them	12:00-3:30pm	10
Family Ride Course Marshals	Keep kids safe on the road	12:00-3:30pm	12
Family Ride Rest Stop	Fuel up kids on their ride	1:00-3:30pm	3

FLYERING PARTY
WHAT YOU GET:
A free pass to the Night Ride on July 10th plus a Cirque du Cycling t-shirt. **For Flyering Party #2, you must work both days (Wed & Thurs) to get the free pass

DETAILS:
Help flyer the neighborhood to inform them about Cirque du Cycling

PARKING HOOD SET UP
WHAT YOU GET:
A free pass to the Night Ride on July 10th plus a Cirque du Cycling t-shirt.

DETAILS:
Help set up parking hoods along Mississippi Ave on Friday in order to clear the road for Saturday action

EARLY SETUP/TRUCK UNLOAD
WHAT YOU GET:
A free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt, food and drinks

DETAILS:
Help us out early and then enjoy the rest of the event. Help unload event supplies from the truck and start setting up the course

BARRICADE TRUCK TRANSPORT CREW
WHAT YOU GET:
A free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt, food and drinks

DETAILS:
Help us close all the streets to traffic to prepare Mississippi Ave for the festival. Must be able to lift and carry large items up to 50lbs. Bring work gloves and closed-toed shoes

COURSE TAPING TEAM
WHAT YOU GET:
A free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt, food and drinks

DETAILS:
See the course magically come to life! Help the organizers set-up barricade tape along the course. Wear closed-toed shoes

PARADE ORGANIZERS
WHAT YOU GET:
A free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt, food and drinks

DETAILS:
Be a part of the coolest bike parade ever! Help check in bikes/floats, organize the parade order, and walk the parade to ensure an even flow of parade participants. You should be outgoing and enthusiastic about being a part of the parade.

GENERAL VOLUNTEERS
WHAT YOU GET:
A free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt, food and drinks

DETAILS:
Help pitch in with anything and everything! Whether it be setting up the event, handing out flyers, putting up signs, or sorting race prizes, there are always little projects to be done.

VIP PARTY ASSISTANCE
WHAT YOU GET:
You get the good food and drink of the VIP Party. Also a free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt.

DETAILS:
Help pitch in with anything and everything! Help set up, check people in, serve food and beverages, tear down, take out trash.

RACE COURSE MARSHALS
WHAT YOU GET:
A free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt, food and drinks

DETAILS:
See the racers up close and ensure the safety of the racers and spectators on the course! Assist in safe course crossings when no racers are coming, give spectators and residents a heads up the racers are coming, and keep people off the race course.Should be very comfortable communicating with the public, is alert and can multitask. Wear comfortable shoes.

RACE GUIDE AMBASSADOR
WHAT YOU GET:
A free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt, food and drinks

DETAILS:
Keep the spectators in the loop! Walk to course and hand out race guides to people on the street. Should be friendly and out going.

GENERAL CLEANUP
WHAT YOU GET:
A free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt, food and drinks

DETAILS:
Be part of the clean up crew that helps make Cirque du Cycling disappear in the night like it never happened! Help the weary organizers clean up from this great event by bringing in barricades, cones, and course logistic equipment. It helps if you are able to lift boxes. Bring gloves and sturdy shoes. If available, please bring headlamp.

FAMILY RIDE AMBASSADORS
WHAT YOU GET:
A free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt, food and drinks

DETAILS:
Take a ride up to Peninsula Park before the race begins! Family Ride Ambassadors will help organize the start of the ride as well as ride the 3.1 mile course to ensure safety. You will also help set up the start. If you ride, you must wear a helmet.

FAMILY RIDE COURSE MARSHALS
WHAT YOU GET:
A free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt, food and drinks

DETAILS:
Keep the kids safe on during the family ride! You will be stationed at a specific location on course with a flag and a safety vest to help bikers cross the street. You can bike to and from your location. If you ride, you must wear a helmet.

FAMILY RIDE REST STOP
WHAT YOU GET:
A free Cirque du Cycling t-shirt, food and drinks

DETAILS:
Fuel up the kids as they take a break from their ride! You will help stock snacks and water and take care of trash. If you ride, you must wear a helmet.

If you have questions about volunteering, please contact Neal Armstrong, Neal [at] GoodSportPromotion.com.

PARADE RESULTS

FIRST PLACE: Re-Juiced

SECOND PLACE: Candy stripers

THIRD PLACE: Belligerantes

RACE RESULTS

Pro 1/2:
Quinn Keogh (Rubicon-ORBEA), Portland
Samuel Nicoletti (Gentle Lovers), Portland
Austin Arguello (Team Exergy), Beaverton

Cat 3:
Scott Hill (Life Cycle), Eugene
Jeff Harwood (Ironclad), Vancouver
Andrew Willis (Ironclad), Vancouver

FULL RESULTS >>

WATCH THE VIDEO

Cirque du Cycling Bike Parade from brewcaster on Vimeo.

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