AMGEN Tour needs volunteers

   The Local Organizing Committee for The Big Bear Climb stage finish of the AMGEN Tour of California announces that a variety of volunteer opportunities will be available for those in the community who would like to help out with the race which finishes in Big Bear Lake on Friday May 21st, 2010.

   Volunteer positions for the 2010 Amgen Tour of California include:

• Volunteer Course Marshals – Assist with the coordination and safety of the fans and participants in a designated area along the race course. Course marshal volunteers will be positioned directly on the race route, upfront and close to the cyclists as they pass by.

• Media – Assist with distribution of media credentials, media hospitality, media operations press room management, media liaisons and press events

• Security – Assist Tour security staff with access-control, including on-course, hospitality, awards and special events

• Site Decoration/Restoration – Assist with installation and clean up of banners

• Lifestyle Festival EXPO – Assist Tour Lifestyle Festival staff with EXPO coordination – guide vendors and exhibitors to their tents for set-up; assist with festival logistics as needed; and assist with marketing activities in EXPO

• Volunteer Check-in – Assist LOC volunteer coordinator with set-up, check-in/registration and deployment

   The majority of volunteers are needed to serve as volunteer course marshals, providing support for the 75 professional course marshals that travel with the tour. Volunteers must be over the age of 18 or accompanied by an adult. 

   Anyone wishing to volunteer for an opportunity to participate should contact LOC Volunteer Director Eric Lewis by e-mail at ericlewisbigbearlake@yahoo.com or by phone at (909) 800-4371.

   The AMGEN Tour of California is the largest cycling race in North America featuring elite professional cycling teams from around the world competing. This free event attracts cycling's top professional riders, including 7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong. Scheduled over eight consecutive days from May 16 - 23, 2010, the Amgen Tour of California is a “rolling festival” showcasing more than 800 miles of California’s scenic beauty. Stage 6 or the “Big Bear Climb” will take place on Friday, May 21, when riders will race for more than 140 grueling miles from Pasadena to Big Bear Lake. This event looks to be the biggest thing ever to come to Big Bear with thousands of spectators expected and live television coverage to over 200 countries around the world.

   For more details please visit www.thebigbearclimb.com or contact Rick Bates at the Events Resource Office at (909) 866-2638 or by e-mail at rickbates@eventsinbigbear.com.

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