Volunteers still needed for Bike the Barns 9/20/2026

I am happy to invite you to volunteer for this year’s Fairshare CSA Bike The Barns ride. Our participation as an ARES/RACES activation is important practice in the event of an official activation. For all other hams, it provides an opportunity to serve the public in CSA’s important mission.

And because the Fairshare CSA Coalition runs a very professional ride–over 750 riders last year–that have a good staff organization, lots of good food, and an enjoyable day between Madison and Mt. Horeb.

I’m hoping you’ll volunteer for public safety assistance at this great annual ride: Bike the Barns will be run this year on September 20.
If you’re available, please send this information back to me at: rrabrams@icloud.com

Name:

Call Sign:

Email Address:

Preferred Phone Number:

Preferred Position: such as SAG, Rest/Water Stop, Net Control help…

Do you have HT/2m radios with/without APRS to use or loan?:

Available hours between 8am-5pm?:

Bike rack on your vehicle?:

Bike rack to share with other drivers?:

Bike The Barns t-shirt size:

Additional comments:

I’m sending this request for volunteers ahead of final details and IC205 Form for radio frequencies we’ll use.

We have a special need this year for SAG drivers, radio operators traveling with SAGs, and those with spare bike racks to share.

There will be “short” and “long” routes, starting at 9:00 am and all finishing between 4:00 and 5:00 pm. We hope you’ll join us for a great day of protecting riders, food during the day, and a food-packed reception at the end of the day.

Short route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55786882

Long route: https://ridewithgps.com/routes/55786927

Both routes: Google map with both routes included

Provisional Route timing: Spreadsheet