A SAG (Support and Gear) driver plays a critical role in supporting participants during cycling events where participants cover significant distances. Their duties typically include:
- Route Support: SAG drivers follow the route of the event to provide support to participants who may encounter difficulties or need assistance.
- Mechanical Assistance: They carry basic tools, spare parts, and supplies such as tubes, pumps, and tire levers to assist participants with bike repairs or adjustments. This can include fixing flat tires, adjusting gears, or addressing minor mechanical issues to help participants continue their journey. Mechanical knowledge is not required.
- Medical Assistance: SAG drivers are often trained in basic first aid and may provide initial medical assistance to participants who suffer minor injuries or medical issues. They can also coordinate with emergency medical services if more serious medical attention is needed.
- Hydration and Nutrition: SAG drivers may carry water, sports drinks, snacks, and other nutritional items to replenish participants' energy and hydration levels along the route.
- Transport Assistance: In cases where a participant is unable to continue due to injury, exhaustion, or bike failure, SAG drivers provide transportation back to the starting point, designated rest areas, or medical stations.
- Communication: They maintain communication with event organizers, other SAG drivers, and medical personnel to coordinate responses to emergencies or participant needs.
- Safety and Guidance: SAG drivers monitor participants' progress and ensure they adhere to event rules and safety protocols. They may provide guidance on the route, especially at intersections or confusing points, to ensure participants stay on course.
- Encouragement and Support: Beyond logistical support, SAG drivers often provide encouragement and motivation to participants, especially during challenging parts of the event. This can help boost morale and keep participants focused on completing their goals.
- Emergency Response: SAG drivers are prepared to respond quickly to emergencies such as accidents or severe weather conditions, ensuring participant safety and coordinating with event organizers and emergency services as necessary.
Overall, SAG drivers are essential for the smooth and safe operation of endurance events, providing crucial support that enables participants to focus on their performance while ensuring their well-being throughout the event.
In this role you will tail the last rider on the 25 mile course, and then return to find the last rider on the 50 mile course, and tail those riders as they return to the finish. Bring a friend and turn up the tunes.
Join us at a combined Course Marshal and SAG meeting on Sept. 24 at the Shops at Northfield (Storefront TBD), Denver, CO 80238 from 6:00 - 8:00 pm - Stop in anytime. We will provide you with an instruction manual, route specifics, a t-shirt, and dinner.
Plan to be with us all day? Sign up for both the AM and PM SAG position.