As many of you know I organise some large-ish charity cycle rides, as a volunteer, to raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support - the flagship event is MacRide at Stratford-upon-Avon held every September - see
www.macride.org.uk In 7 years approaching £250,000 (net of costs) has been raised - with riders enjoying some great cycling days.
In May 2011 we also ran a MacRide event at Worcester which attracted about 380 riders (pretty good for the first year) and raised a significant amount.
To be able to continue the Worcester event in May 2012 we need to find someone to "champion" it ... that is to be the volunteer "Ride Director" The primary task would be to co-ordinate the route design, promotion, on the day running etc. - with help from the MacRide Events team and local Macmillan vounteers.
The complicated things like online entry systems, credit card payment and all the on-the-day admin stuff is handled by an etsablished system which works well (MacRide in September handled over 1,100 entrants without a hitch) - the Worcester event would simply plug into the system, letting the event champion get on with the organisation aspects.
Whilst there are obviously peaks in activity, the total time likely to be needed is not unduly onerous.
If you are interested to help, or learn some more about it please either send me a PM with a phone number - or e-mail rob <at> macride.org.uk
The MacRide Events group is an "official group" within Macmillan Cancer Support with all the insurances and financial controls that you would expect from a registered charity.
Thank you!
Rob
** The "model" we have is transferable - if you are elsewhere in the country that's also of interest.
