The Dancing Bear Bike Bash 2025 is this weekend!

We discussed the details at the meeting last night; if you were unable to attend last night and would still like to participate, contact Lou, WB3JKQ.

OVERVIEW

The 2025 Dancing Bear Bike Bash will take place in Townsend, TN on Saturday, September 13. Race will start and finish at at 137 Apple Valley Way, Townsend, TN 37882 (same as years past).
- Maps available via RideWithGPS: https://ridewithgps.com/events/390541-dancing-bear-bike-bash Participants and volunteers are encouraged download the free RideWithGPS app and save routes offline. Note: Routes will not be fully painted/marked this year. The GPX files of the routs are also available at https://ki4hdu.com/mesh/events/2025DancingBearBikeBash/ The course includes a 28 Mile, 36 Mile and 60 Mile route utilizing local roads in and around Townsend. Weather conditions are expected to be partly cloudy with a stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 87F. Winds light and variable. Communications volunteers are needed to provide logistical and emergency support along the race route for the duration of the event. OUR ROLE

Provide reliable, real-time communications coverage along the race routes in order to:

Relay status updates from race personnel, Report medical or logistical issues to race personnel, Monitor safety conditions along the course, Assist in coordination of race logistics (e.g., water stops, course closures). Volunteers should be in place and ready for check-in by 08:45 and remain on post until released by Net Control.

Assignments: https://ki4hdu.com/maps/amateur-radio/dancing-bear-bike-bash/2025-dancing-bear-bike-bash/#c-assignments