2024 DISCOVER HUDSON VALLEY RIDE

 NEW DATE
Saturday, July 13, 2024

Poughkeepsie, New York

Victor C. Waryas Park

 

Centered around the Walkway Over the Hudson, this ride is all about discovery. For some, that means taking it easy on one of the shorter routes and enjoying the gorgeous scenery of Ulster and Dutchess counties. For others, it means discovering what you're capable of—with more than 5,900 feet of climbing, the 100-mile route is a century worth bragging about.

RIDING VOLUNTEERS (MARSHALS)
RIDING MARSHALS

Riding marshals ride provide safety and direction to riders along the route. Their responsibilities include helping participants with flats and bike repair, responding to road emergencies, providing information to participants and spectators, and helping stationary marshals wherever needed. -Volunteers in this role should have some bike repair experience. -Riding Marshals must be 18 years of age or older by June 23, 2024. -Riding Marshals must be able to ride the entire route for which they sign up (15, 33, 55, 75, or 100 miles). -Riding Marshals must attend one virtual orientation before the event.

To sign up for this volunteer role: You must be able to complete the entire 15 mile route. You must be 18 years of age or older. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY | Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role: You must be able to complete the entire 33 mile route. You must be 18 years of age or older. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY | Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role: You must be able to complete the entire 55 mile route. You must be 18 years of age or older. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY | Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role: You must be able to complete the entire 75 mile route. You must be 18 years of age or older. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role: You must be able to complete the entire 100 mile route. You must be 18 years of age or older. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

SWEEPS

Bike sweeps provide safety and direction to those riders at the back of the pack. Their responsibilities include helping participants with flats and bike repair, responding to road emergencies, providing information to participants and spectators, and helping stationary marshals wherever needed. Note that volunteers in this role will be riding behind the slowest rider on their route. -Sweeps must be 18 years of age or older by June 23, 2024. -Sweeps must be able to ride the entire route for which they sign up (15, 33, 55, 75, or 100 miles). -Sweeps must attend one virtual orientation before the event.

To sign up for this volunteer role: You must be able to complete the entire 15 mile route. You must be 18 years of age or older. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY | Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role: You must be able to complete the entire 33 mile route. You must be 18 years of age or older. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY | Start Time: 8:30 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role: You must be able to complete the entire 55 mile route. You must be 18 years of age or older. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY | Start Time: 8:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role: You must be able to complete the entire 75 mile route. You must be 18 years of age or older. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role: You must be able to complete the entire 100 mile route. You must be 18 years of age or older. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 4:00 PM

COURSE MARSHALS

Course Marshals are stationed along the route and assigned to do specific tasks in their area. Responsibilities include alerting participants to road conditions, assisting with road emergencies, encouraging slow riders, and providing information to participants, spectators, and nearby residents. Course marshals should bring their own bike and helmet for getting to and from their post.  -Course Marshals must attend one virtual orientation before the event.

To sign up for this volunteer role you must be 18 years of age or older and be able to ride to and from your position, which is about 1 - 2 miles from the Start Site. . Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY (after check-in you will be sent to your assignment location!) | Start Time: 6:30 AM End Time: 12:30 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role you must be 18 years of age or older and be able to ride to and from your position, which is about 2 - 2.5 miles from the Start Site. . Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY (after check-in you will be sent to your assignment location!) | Start Time: 6:00 AM End Time: 12:30 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role you must be 18 years of age or older and be able to ride to and from your position, which is about 2 miles from the Start Site. . Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY (after check-in you will be sent to your assignment location!) | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 1:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role you must be 18 years of age or older and be able to ride to and from your position, which is about 2 miles from the Start Site. . Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY (after check-in you will be sent to your assignment location!) | Start Time: 7:30 AM End Time: 1:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role you must be 18 years of age or older and be able to ride to and from your position, which is about 7.5 miles from the Start Site. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY (after check-in you will be sent to your assignment location!) | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 2:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role you must be 18 years of age or older and be able to ride to and from your position, which is about 10.2 miles from the Start Site. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY (after check-in you will be sent to your assignment location!) | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 1:30 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role you must be 18 years of age or older and be able to ride to and from your position, which is about 11 miles from the Start Site. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY (after check-in you will be sent to your assignment location!) | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 5:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role you must be 18 years of age or older and be able to ride to and from your position, which is about 24.5 miles from the Start Site. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY (after check-in you will be sent to your assignment location!) | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 5:00 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role you must be 18 years of age or older and be able to ride to and from your position, which is about 23 miles from the Start Site. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY (after check-in you will be sent to your assignment location!) | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 3:15 PM

To sign up for this volunteer role you must be 18 years of age or older and be able to ride to and from your position, which is about 23 miles from the Start Site. Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park 0 North Water Street Poughkeepsie, NY (after check-in you will be sent to your assignment location!) | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 3:15 PM

STATIONARY SUPPORT / EVENT DAY VOLUNTEERS

If you are traveling from NYC to Poughkeepsie to volunteer and would like a ride on the volunteer shuttle, please fill out this form. | Responsibilities include but are not limited to: setting up tables, serving snacks and beverages at the Start/Finish or Rest Areas, assisting riders at Information Areas, and providing information to spectators and community members. Bike riding skills are not required. Volunteer groups are welcome! ***Please note that Stationary Support / Event Day Volunteers do not ride the DHV Ride***

START/FINISH AREA VOLUNTEERS
Start/Finish Area volunteers cover a multitude of important tasks including the setup and breakdown of the Start/Finish Area, registration, preparing and handing out snacks/drinks, and providing information to participants and spectators. Start/Finish Area volunteers do not need to bring a bike. The Start/Finish is located in Waryas Park in Poughkeepsie, NY. 

Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park | Start Time: 6:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM

Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park | Start Time: 6:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM

Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park | Start Time: 6:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM

Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park | Start Time: 11:00 AM End Time: 6:00 PM

Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park | Start Time: 11:30 AM End Time: 6:00 PM

Meeting Location: Volunteer Tent, Waryas Park | Start Time: 11:30 AM End Time: 6:00 PM

REST AREA VOLUNTEERS

Rest Area Volunteers help set up, operate, and break down a designated stop along the route. Tasks may include: setting up tables, filling up water coolers or handing out drinks, placing snacks on tables, and cleaning up trash and recyclables. This is a great opportunity for groups and individuals to be part of the action cheering on riders while keeping them hydrated and fed along their journey! -Some age restrictions apply. Contact us if you are younger than 18 years old. 🚲Training provided on event day.

Meeting Location: Tony Williams Park 105 South Riverside Road Lloyd, NY, 12528 | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM

Meeting Location: Qube Smart 212 Van Wagner Road Poughkeepsie 12603 | Start Time: 7:00 AM End Time: 12:00 PM

Meeting Location: Netherwood Elementary School (Hyde Park School District) 648 Netherwood Road Hyde Park, 12538 | Start Time: 9:15 AM End Time: 5:00 PM

Meeting Location: Town of Clinton Library 1215 Centre Road Rhinebeck, NY 12572 | Start Time: 8:15 AM End Time: 4:30 PM

Meeting Location: Bayhorse Gazebos & Barns 2 Academy Hill Road Red Hook, NY, 12571 | Start Time: 9:00 AM End Time: 3:30 PM

Meeting location: Elizaville Pumper Co #2 1575 County Route 19 Elizaville, NY 12523 | Start Time: 9:30 AM End Time: 2:00 PM