Volunteers are the backbone of Calgary’s cycling events, ensuring races run smoothly while fostering a strong sense of community. At BikeRacing.ca, we encourage everyone—cyclists and non-cyclists alike—to get involved in volunteering for bike races. Whether you’re looking to support the legendary Wednesday Night Series (WNS) or other local events, volunteering is a rewarding way to contribute to Calgary’s vibrant cycling scene.
Volunteering at bike races offers numerous benefits:
The Calgary Crankmasters Cycling Club offers several opportunities to volunteer during their events, including the Wednesday Night Series (WNS) and Stampede Road Race Rodeo. Volunteering is an essential part of the club’s operations and helps build a supportive cycling community.
The WNS is Calgary’s longest-running mid-week road race series, featuring time trials, hill climbs, criteriums, and more. Volunteers play a crucial role in ensuring these events run smoothly. Each WNS race counts as 1 volunteer credit toward fulfilling Crankmasters’ annual requirement.
Marshals, timekeepers, registration assistants, cornering support.
Evening shifts lasting approximately 2–4 hours.
Marshaling, course setup/cleanup, timing assistance.
Other benefits like bonus points toward club awards or recognition at club events.
If you’re a Crankmasters member, you are required to complete three volunteer credits per year. Here’s how it works:
Signing up to volunteer is easy! Visit our Volunteer Signup Page, where you can view available roles and shifts for upcoming events. Alternatively, contact Crankmasters directly through their official volunteer portal.
BikerRacing.ca provides information about volunteering opportunities based on publicly available data. However, it is your responsibility to confirm details such as dates, roles, and conditions directly with event organizers. While we strive to keep our information accurate and up-to-date, we cannot guarantee all details are current or correct. Always verify with organizers before committing to a shift.
Your contributions as a volunteer make a tangible difference in Calgary’s cycling community. From ensuring safety on race courses to supporting riders behind the scenes, volunteers help create memorable experiences for everyone involved. Join us in building a stronger cycling culture by signing up today!
Every race needs at least one first aid volunteer. If you already have your certification, that’s great. If not, we can help you get it. Some people do this because they want to learn a new skill, others because they just like being helpful. You never really know when first aid will come in handy, either at a race or somewhere else.
General volunteers help with setup, registration, marshalling, or just being a friendly face. No experience is needed. Sometimes you’re busy, sometimes you’re waiting for something to happen. It’s rarely the same twice. Some people like unpredictability, and others prefer to have a set job. Either way, we try to make it work.
You’ll see all kinds of people at these races. Some are students looking for volunteer hours, others are seniors who want to stay active, and some just want to try something new or maybe meet a few folks. We ask for volunteers to be 18 years or older, mostly for insurance reasons. That’s just the way things are now.
Wise folks often bring a lot of experience and patience. Some like to marshal, others help with paperwork, or just offer support. It’s a good way to stay connected to the community.
You get volunteer experience, maybe a new skill, and sometimes a story or two. Some nights are busy, others are slow. You get to see the races up close, and sometimes you end up making a new friend. Not every job is exciting, but most people find something they like.
We try to keep things flexible. Some people come every week, others just once or twice a season. If you’re not sure, you can try it and see how it feels—there’s no pressure.
If you’re interested, you can fill out the form (we promise not to bug you with anything other than volunteering for the bike races or sharing your contacts with any third party other than Crankmasters Cycling Club Calgary). If you have questions, ask. Sometimes, people aren’t sure what they want to do until they try, and that’s fine. There’s always something to do and always someone new to meet.