Start Area Marshals work under the supervision of a Captain to keep the Tour running smoothly and safely by providing assistance at the start and along the route. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: providing information and crowd control in your zone until the designated start time, offering skills in flat fix and bike repair, responding to road emergencies, providing information to participants along the route, encouraging slow riders, and assisting riders boarding SAG (support and gear) buses. Start Area Marshals also help Captains and Course Marshals along the Tour who are in need of assistance. At the end of the Tour, Start Area Marshals check out at the Finish Festival in Staten Island and enjoy lunch. 🚲Open to prior-year volunteers only. 🚲All Start Area Marshals must attend one orientation session offered several times during April. Details regarding these orientations to follow. 🚲Basic bike repair knowledge, such as; dropped chain realignment, helmet fitting, pedal wrenching, and tube patching, is a must. 🚲Start Area Marshals should be able to ride at least 40 miles and are required to bring their own bicycle, helmet and bike lock to be able to ride from the Volunteer Check-in to the Finish Festival. 🚲Volunteers must have good customer service skills, as you will be interacting with the public. 🚲Start Area Marshals must be 18 or older by May 1, 2022. 🚲This position is located outdoors, rain or shine. 🚲Checkout times vary based on release from Captain. 🚲A confirmation email for each shift you sign up for will be sent the week prior to the Event.