Volunteer at , LLC Events!
Promotions, LLC has a wonderful network of family and friends who help out at the events we put on. We have a great time with lots of fun, food, drink and laughter, with a little hard work thrown in on occasion. And, we’re always on the lookout for people who have an interest in bike racing or running or adventure-type activities, and who, while maybe not being able to directly participate, love the atmosphere and excitement that surrounds the race day.The kinds of duties the race crew (volunteers) have are many and varied; some are longer term projects like facilitating the production of specific event T-shirts, and some are race-day specific, like being a road marshall. They’re usually finished after 2 hours! But whatever level your interest, we’d love to have you join us for an event. Here are just some of the tasks that the crew takes on:
Registration
Food/snacks (gathering and prep)
Hydration stations
Course marshals
Signage
Transition Area monitors
Timing
Gathering of giveaways (as in, drawing for swag)
And much more!
So, there you have it. Interested? Just click on “Contact Us”, tell us what you’d be most interested in doing, and we’ll contact you. Thank you for your interest and we look forward to working, and having fun, with you.
Enjoy the Tour de Frankenmuth!
Presented by Zehnders of Frankenmuth
May 29/30, 2010
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Saturday: Sunday: Members of Team Kenda, presented by Geargrinder will be riding the Fondo! Fireworks 9:45 p.m.
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Friday, May 28, 2010
6p.m. ~ Tour de Frankenmuth Weekend Officially Starts
6 - 8 p.m. ~ Packet pickup -Race Central (Splash Village Hotel)
6 - 8 p.m. - Splash around in the pool!
8 p.m. Balloon Glow- Go under covered bridge to parking lot
Saturday, May 29, 2010 - ROAD RACE AND BIKE EXPO/SWAP
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- 6:30 a.m. - packet pick up (Zehnders Park)
- 8:00 a.m. - Men Pro Category 1/2
- 8:03 a.m. - Men Category 3
- 8:06 a.m. - Masters 35+ (Men Category 1 - 4)
- 8:09 a.m. - Masters 45+ (Men Category 1 - 4)
- 8:12 a.m. - Masters 55+ (Men Category 1 - 4)
- 8:15 a.m. - Men Category 4
- 8:18 a.m. - Men Category 5 (Citizen) age 18-34)
- 8:21 a.m. - Men Category 5 (Citizen) age 35+
- 8:24 a.m. - Women Category 1 - 3
- 8:24 a.m. - Women Category 4 (Citizen)
- 8:24 a.m. - Junior races 1 lap(15 miles)
- 11:15 a.m. - KIDS RACE (boys and Girls-13yrs and under) race distance is approx 1/2 mile
- 1 p.m. Awards Ceremony @ Zehnders park
- BIKE EXPO/SWAP MEET - for information - contact Larry Tesch / Sue Bishop
- 8 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Registration for Kids race; will be at Zehnders park beginning at 10 a.m. 5/29/2010
- Kids race info - The race is approx 1/2 mile, the cost is free, a Parents signature is required on a waiver! Helmet required!
- 8 p.m. Hot air Balloon Glow- Go under covered bridge to parking lot
Sunday May 30, 2010 GRAND FONDO DI THUMB 15, 62.5, 90 or 130 miles, since the longer routes are "out and back" a rider could just turn around at any point on the course and still be ON course.! This is great training opportunity
the day after the race. Frankie Andreu, 9 time Tour de France race, and Several guys from Professional cycling team Kenda presented by Geargrinder will be riding this fondo. Local favorite, Jake Rytlewski from Bay City is definitely on board. He is going to bring some of his teamates along too. Ride with the pro's !
IN- PERSON fondo registration is available:
Saturday 1-4 p.m. at Zehnders Park
Sunday 7-8 a.m. at Zehnders Park - Adjacent to Zehnders Restaurant.
8 a.m. mass wave of cyclists depart, if you need to leave earlier- that is o.k.
Cyclists are not required to start with the mass waves, but that is when the clock starts!
Gran Fondos are long distance, Mass-participation cycling events - not races - that have become immensely popular in Europe and Now becoming popular in N. America. They differ from tours in that often there are professional racers participating in the events. Often the racers use this kind of event as a training opportunity. There's not a lot of lollygagging goin on!
Helmets are required
All Abilities Welcome
Some cyclists enter for the challenge and satisfaction of making it to the finish line; others want to push themselves and their friends; and some ride to win! Regardless, the Gran Fondo is an unforgettable cycling experience!
The Gran Fondo di Thumb includes challenging routes, well-stocked aid stations, and a meeting area for picking up your certificate of completion. (Same as registration.)
Lodging: Zehnders Splash Village waterpark will be providing discounted room rates to racers/cyclists wishing to stay on Friday/Saturday night. Normal rates are $199.00 Discounted rate is $139.00 Call the hotel directly for reservations and availability at 1-800-863-7999. The hotel does sell out for this weekend.. Or, book on line at http://www.zehnders.com/, be sure to mention the TDF cycling weekend for your discount.