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Bike Mechanics Wanted - Includes overnight stay in Barossa Valley

Breakthrough T1D Australia

Over four weeks away
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One Ride Bike Mechanics Required - Every pedal counts!

Breakthrough T1D seeks the voluntary assistance of six bike (cycling) mechanics to support our fundraising cycling event, the One Ride. You will be a part of our One Ride Journey, part of our One Ride family, and there truly is no other event quite like it!

Duties, timings and location will include 

  • Friday 20 November, Barossa Valley Resort - 12pm - 6pm

    Assembling of bikes that have travelled in from interstate in bike boxes / bags and liaise with participants who are fundraising for Breakthrough T1D

  • Saturday 21 November, Barossa Valley, 7am - 5pm 

    Event day support by way of travel on one of five sector buses in an 80km loop (20km allotments + Mengler Hill section) + with closure of sectors dis-assembly of bikes and re-packing into bike boxes/bags for travel home with ride participant 

In recognition of your support, you will receive

  • An event t-Shirt X 2 (to wear across your shifts) and hi vis vest
  • Accommodation at the Barossa Valley Resort on Friday 20 November including buffet dinner, complimentary breakfast + lunch on 21 November

What do we need from you

  • Someone who is prepared to volunteer their time from noon Friday 20 November until 5pm on Saturday 21 November 
  • Skilled in bike assembly and dis-assembly, showing care for bikes 
  • Someone great with people so as to liaise with ride participants with ease
  • Own tools to support your role, noting some tools will be available on site + 3 bike mounts

To learn more and express interest please contact Tamara Aitchison at [email protected] or call on 0402 810 069

Should you own your own cycling business or are part of a group of owners who are keen to be a part of this amazing cycling event supporting type 1 diabetes research then please also contact Tamara at the above. You may have the opportunity of establishing a retail presence at the event to promote your business 

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