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Rest
Stops

Refresh our cyclists

How You Can Help

Ends of the Earth Cycling is always looking for churches, businesses, or groups of people willing to host an official rest stop for our cyclists during tours. Rest stops are a welcomed sight for our participants after many miles on the road. If you are interested in hosting a rest stop please contact us.

​Rest stops usually consist of a table under a shade tent along the route with food and refreshments. We love for groups to get creative with rest stop ideas. Here are a few suggestions and guidelines. Lets get creative together!

What You Can Expect

Groups of cyclists (4-10) will arrive at a rest stop for 10-30 min at a time, then will leave and begin to cycle again. Multiple groups will come through the rest stop between the 2 hour window during the day. 

We will help suggest and secure your location.

About The Role

Reenergizing cyclists on tour

  • 2-4 (or more) volunteers of all-ages who are ready to serve for about 2 hours
  • Food and drink items (under $75)
  • Tables
  • Coolers
  • Shade tent (if the area is not shaded already)
  • Cold Water
  • Cold Gatorade
  • Cold Orange Slices
  • Cold Watermelon Slices
  • Cold Fruit Cups
  • Whole Bananas
  • Chocolate Milk
  • Assorted Protein Bars
  • Cold Pickle Spears
  • Snack Packs (e.g., nuts, chips, crackers, etc.)
  • Cheese Sticks
  • “Feel Good Food” (e.g., rice krispy treats, cupcakes)
  • Peanut butter topped Oreos (what!!?)
  • Pizza!
  • Set up shade tents for rest stop. (1-2 shade tents or under a large tree)
  • Have tables with food and coolers with ice and cold drinks.
  • Provide a variety of food options and label foods as some cyclists may have dietary restriction or food allergies
  • Serve cyclists as they come through the rest stop with food, drinks, and encouragement.
  • Have trash cans available.
  • Hand sanitizer is highly recommended. 
  • Have rest stop volunteers dress up in costumes to cheer and encourage. 
  • Play fun and upbeat music!
  • Give hugs and high-fives! We are sweaty but if you hug or high five our cyclists, they will appreciate it.