Agony Ride: Apply to Sag

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Form: Apply to Ride	Agony 2008
Form: Apply to Sag

Agony: Apply to Sag

Thanks for your interest in helping the young people at Christian Encounter Ministries by volunteering as a sagger at the Agony. Before filling out an application to SAG, please read through all the information below. Then, be sure to fill out the appropriate application for the category sagger you would like to be: Stationary (working at a SAG station [rest stop]; this is where most saggers will be); Transporter (driving your own vehicle between SAG stations transporting the riders’ gear bags; this involves 16-24 carefully selected individuals, age 21 and older); Motorcycle Roving (riding your motorcycle along the route, checking on the riders; this involves 36 carefully selected individuals, age 25 and older).

Please keep in mind that saggers’ responsibilities begin at 10:30 a.m. on Friday and end at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. If at all possible, it is best for saggers to plan to be there for the entire ride. Many riders will keep going throughout the night and will need SAG support. Midnight to 5:00 a.m. are our most difficult hours to cover. We need a large complement of saggers able and willing to work during those hours.

What to expect at the ride
Schedule
What to bring
Housing, transportation, directions
Map
Apply now—Stationary sagger
Apply now—Transport sagger
Apply now—Motorcycle rover

What to expect at the ride

Check-in and meetings
Stationary SAG meetings at Beckwourth and Vinton start at 10:30 a.m. on Friday. Loyalton saggers will meet directly following the start of the ride. Saggers, please check in by 10:15 a.m. at your assigned SAG station at Vinton, Loyalton, or Beckwourth, where you will receive instructions and assignments and will help set up the SAG station.

Motorcycle Roving SAG meeting starts at 11:45. Motorcycle Roving Saggers check in at the Loyalton Elementary School before 11:30 a.m. You will be given essential safety information, gear and your specific assignment for the ride.

Bag Transporter meeting starts at 1:30 p.m., after the ride has begun. Check in at the Loyalton Elementary School by 1:15 p.m.

Assigned Tasks
Stationary Saggers will be assigned tasks: helping in the kitchen, checking riders in and out, serving riders food and drink, giving muscle rubs, working the map board, fixing bikes, supervising medical needs, handling riders' bags, etc. All of these tasks need to continue for the entire 24 hours, so we need many saggers who are able and willing to work throughout the night. Motorcycle Roving Saggers will be assigned a section of road to check on bicyclists. Bag Transporters will be assigned a section of road to transport bags.

Sleeping
SAG Leaders will assign each sagger a 4-6 hour sleeping time. These will be subject to change depending upon the needs and number of riders at your SAG at any particular time. Motorcycle Roving Saggers, Bag Transporters and anyone who will be driving home must get at least 6 hours of sleep. Sleeping accommodations will be on the floor in a large room. (Tent or RV space only at Beckwourth--bring your own if you have one. You may also bring a small tent for Loyalton or Vinton.) Bring your own, well-marked sleeping bag if you have one. CEM will have some mattresses, sleeping bags and blankets available, but bicycle riders have priority for those.

Eating
We recommend that you eat a good breakfast the day of the ride. Food is available during the ride—mainly soup and sandwiches. If you are at Loyalton, there are a couple of restaurants where you may eat if you have time and your SAG Leader approves. We will have a post-ride celebration meal for all riders and saggers at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday in Loyalton.

General Location
The ride takes place in the Sierra Valley, in and between the towns of Vinton, Loyalton, and Beckwourth. These are very tight-knit communities whose primary economy is ranching. They have had bad experiences with other biking events in the past and are very leery of such events. We have worked hard to establish good relationships with these communities. The good attitudes and behavior of saggers enhance these good relationships.

Weather
Temperatures may range from 90˚+ in the day to 20˚+ at night. The elevation is 5,000 ft., and it can rain any day of the year; it is often very windy. You may be outside quite a bit, even at night, so bring appropriate clothing!

Parking
Check with your SAG Leader as to where you are to park your vehicle. Space is limited to certain areas that have been set aside for us to use.

Schedule

Friday, July 25, 2008

9:55 a.m. If you are transporting riders, drop them off at the Loyalton Elementary
School.

10:15 a.m. Stationary saggers check in at your assigned Stationary SAG station. See the Housing and Transportation page for directions. If you are unassigned, go to the Loyalton Sag station.

10:30 a.m. Important Stationary Sagger meetings at your SAG station. Please be on time. You will be given instructions and assignments, and you'll get the SAG station ready for the riders. (Loyalton meeting will take place after the ride starts. Be ready to help with SAG set-up at 10:30.)

11:30 a.m. Motorcycle Roving Saggers check in at the Loyalton Elementary School.

11:45 a.m. Important Motorcycle Roving SAG meeting. Please be on time. You will be given essential safety information, gear, and your specific assignments.

1:00 p.m. The ride starts promptly from the Loyalton Elementary School.

1:15 p.m. Bag Transporters check in at the Loyalton Elementary School.

1:30 p.m. Important Bag Transporters meeting. Please be on time. You will be given essential safety information, gear, and your specific assignments.

Saturday, July 26, 2008

1:00 p.m. The ride ends. Riders will be picked up wherever they stop on the roadside and transported back to the Loyalton Elementary School.

2:00 p.m. CEM will provide a complimentary Victory Meal for all riders and saggers at the Loyalton Elementary School. Plan to stay for this meal to find out how far people rode and how much money was raised. Awards will be made; it is a time to celebrate and rejoice!

What to bring

One duffel bag or day pack for extra clothes and toiletries. Please make sure your name is on it. (We recommend that you put your name on everything you bring!)

Clothing—Bring layers for all temperatures. The days can be hot and nights can be cold. A rain jacket or poncho is also a good idea, especially if you are at Beckwourth.

Flashlight and extra batteries.

Sleeping bag or blanket, pillow. If you have a small tent, you may want to bring it for more private and quiet sleeping time.

Sagger information—bring this packet with SAG schedule, directions, etc.

Housing and transportation

Housing before and/or after the ride
We may be able to provide housing (rustic cabins with no mattresses) for you at Christian Encounter Ranch both the night before and the night after the ride if you need it. CEM is about 2 hours from the starting point of the ride at the Loyalton Elementary School. Call us at 530-268-0877 no later than July 14 to make arrangements. (We recommend making hotel arrangements early June or sooner. Call us for a list of motels.) We may also be able to help you carpool from the Ranch to the Ride and back.

Transportation to the valley
Parking in Vinton and Loyalton is limited. Carpool if you can. If you know any riders, see if you can provide transportation for them. All drivers must plan to sleep at least 6 hours during the event.

Directions to the Sierra Valley (Look at a California map.)
Truckee, CA, is located on Interstate 80 near Lake Tahoe. Hwy. 89 leaves Truckee, crosses Interstate 80 and goes north to Sierraville and Loyalton. Sierraville is located 25 miles north of Truckee, where Hwy. 89 and Hwy. 49 intersect. Turn right at the stoplight in Sierraville (onto Hwy. 49), and continue about 14 miles to Loyalton.

The Loyalton Sag Station is located at the Loyalton Elementary School. When you arrive in Loyalton, turn left on 4th street (A24), go one block and turn left on Beckwith Street (follow A24 signs). Go several blocks; the school is on the right.

The Vinton Sag Station is at the Vinton Grange. From Loyalton, continue on Hwy. 49 to Vinton. Turn right on Hwy 70. The Grange is on the right.

The Beckwourth Sag is on A-24. From the Loyalton Elementary School continue (North) on A24 (Beckwith Street) for about 14 miles until you see RVs and tents on the left-hand side of the road. This is the Beckwourth SAG station. If you are going directly to the Beckwourth Sag, you can turn left off of Hwy. 49 on Heriot Ln., then left on A24.

Apply Now

Stationary sagger

You may apply online or print the form and mail it to Christian Encounter Ministries, PO Box 1022, Grass Valley, CA 95945.

Printable form

AGONY RIDE
JULY 25-26, 2008
SAGGER APPLICATION

*Required fields

First Name: * Last Name: *

Address: *

City: * State:* Zip: *

Email: *

Home Phone: * Work Phone: Cell Phone:

Best Day to reach me by phone is:

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Best Time to reach me by phone is: Morning Afternoon Evening

Phone: Home Work Cell

This will be my 1st 2nd or more Agony experience

In the past, I have worked at:

Sierraville/Vinton

Loyalton

Beckwourth

Baggage transporter

Motorcycle rover

I have been an Agony rider

This year:* I am willing to work where needed
I would prefer to be assigned to:
Vinton

Loyalton

Beckwourth

Baggage transporter

Motorcycle roving sagger

I plan to be there from 10:15 a.m. Friday, July 25, until after the celebration meal (around 3:00 p.m.) Saturday, July 2666

I can only come for the following hours:

Person(s) to notify in case of illness or injury:

Name: * Relationship: *

Address

Phone Home: * Work:

Check if you have:
medical training—describe:
bike mechanic skills—describe:

Check any of the following items you will be able to bring if needed:
RV lawn chairs tables shade tarps sleeping bags
BP cuff massage table bike repair tools bike repair stand

I would be willing to prepare or purchase some food ahead of time and bring it along.
cookies fresh fruit soup other

For both logistical and safety reasons, we ask you not to bring anyone under the age of 18 (even if they are good workers). If everyone brought one child, we could have 150 kids! There simply is not enough room or supervision, and the bikers need all saggers' undivided attention. Thank you for your cooperation. (CEM does provide one "family event" yearly. Family Camp is July 1-3. Reserve a space now!)
I understand the above paragraph and will not bring any children to the event. Initials:*

WRITTEN ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
FOR THE 2007 AGONY RIDE FUNDRAISER

The undersigned, for himself or herself and personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin:

1. Hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue Christian Encounter Ministries, its agents, servants and employees, all for purposes herein referred to as releasees, from all liability to the undersigned, his or her personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin for all loss or damage and any claim or demands therefore, on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of releasees or otherwise while the undersigned is participating in the Agony Ride.

2. The undersigned is fully aware of the risks and hazards inherent in participating in the Agony Ride and hereby elects voluntarily to enter said event, knowing the risks and hazards, and voluntarily assumes all risks of loss, damage, or injury that may be sustained by him or her while participating in said event.

3. The undersigned gives consent to Christian Encounter Ministries to use any videos, photographs or printed copy relating to the undersigned's participation in the Agony Ride.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF ALL LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT.

* I have read and agree to the above Assumption of Risk agreement. I understand I will sign a hard copy on the day of the ride.

BAGGAGE TRANSPORTER SAGGER APPLICATION

Friday & Saturday, July 25-26, 2008
(You must be 18 or older.)

Printable form

*required fields

First Name: * Last Name: *

Address: * City: * State:* Zip: *

Email: *

Home Phone: * Work Phone: Cell Phone:

Best Day to reach me by phone is: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Best Time to reach me by phone is: Morning Afternoon Evening

Phone: Home Work Cell

This will be my 1st 2nd or more Agony experience

Auto insurance company is: *

Person(s) to notify in case of illness or injury:

Name: * Phone: *

Name: Phone:

Check:

CPR trained

First Aid

Other medical training

Bicycle mechanical experience

CB Radio in vehicle

I plan to bring a passenger (18 or older) with me.

Passenger Name:

For both logistical and safety reasons, we ask you not to bring anyone under the age of 18 (even if they are good workers). If everyone brought one child, we could have 150 kids! There simply is not enough room or supervision, and the bikers need all saggers' undivided attention. Thank you for your cooperation.
*I have read and understand the above paragraph and will not bring any children to the event.

* I understand I will receive a phone call or email from the Transport SAG Master to discuss which 6-hour shifts I will help with.

WRITTEN ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
FOR THE 2007 AGONY RIDE FUNDRAISER

MOTORCYCLE ROVING SAGGER APPLICATION
Friday & Saturday, July 25-26, 2008

Motorcycle personnel must be 25 or older (other Agony personnel must be 18 or older).

Printable form

*required fields

First Name: * Last Name: *

Address: * City: * State:* Zip: *

Email: *

Home Phone: * Work Phone: Cell Phone:

Best Day to reach me by phone is: Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Best Time to reach me by phone is: Morning Afternoon Evening

Phone: Home Work Cell

This will be my 1st 2nd or more times, helping as a Rover Sagger

Auto insurance company is: *

What brand and size motorcycle are you bringing to the Agony? *

Person(s) to notify in case of illness or injury:

Name: * Phone: *

Name: Phone:

novice rider experienced rider very experienced rider

CPR trained

First aid trained

helped with similar event

Bicycle mechanical experience

CB Radio in bike

I plan to bring a passenger (18 or older) with me. Name:
For both logistical and safety reasons, we ask you not to bring anyone under the age of 18 (even if they are good workers). If everyone brought one child, we could have 150 kids! There simply is not enough room or supervision, and the bikers need all saggers' undivided attention. Thank you for your cooperation.
*I have read and understand the above paragraph and will not bring any children to the event.

* I understand I will receive a phone call or email from the Motorcycle Rover Master to discuss which 4-hour shifts I will help with.

WRITTEN ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT AND RELEASE
FOR THE 2007 AGONY RIDE FUNDRAISER

The undersigned, for himself or herself and personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin:

1. Hereby releases, waives, discharges and covenants not to sue Christian Encounter Ministries, its agents, servants and employees, all for purposes herein referred to as releasees, from all liability to the undersigned, his or her personal representatives, assigns, heirs and next of kin for all loss or damage and any claim or demands therefore, on account of injury to the person or property or resulting in death of the undersigned, whether caused by the negligence of releasees or otherwise while the undersigned is participating in the Agony Ride.

2. The undersigned is fully aware of the risks and hazards inherent in participating in the Agony Ride and hereby elects voluntarily to enter said event, knowing the risks and hazards, and voluntarily assumes all risks of loss, damage, or injury that may be sustained by him or her while participating in said event.

3. The undersigned gives consent to Christian Encounter Ministries to use any videos, photographs or printed copy relating to the undersigned's participation in the Agony Ride.

THE UNDERSIGNED HAS READ AND VOLUNTARILY SIGNS THIS RELEASE AND WAIVER OF ALL LIABILITY AND ASSUMPTION OF RISK AGREEMENT.

* I have read and agree to the above Assumption of Risk agreement. I understand I will sign a hard copy on the day of the ride.