Hello,
The organizers of the Tour of the Gila are busy preparing for the 2019 event - May 1-5; and would like to expand our request for drivers, particularly for the UCI events outside of our local community. Silver City has a fantastic volunteer base, but the requirements of the pro races require a more experienced type of driver, as well as certain types of vehicles, for the COMM and Race Doctor positions. I'm hoping you have a network that you may share my following request with for these events.
If you would, please copy and paste this message and send out to your contacts that you feel may be interested. I really appreciate any help you can give.
Michelle Geels
Tour of the Gila
575-590-0203
Hi,
The Tour of the Gila is looking for some experienced race caravan drivers for this year's event - May 1 - 5, 2019. The Men and Women's UCI races entail some key positions and specific vehicles to fill International race requirements.
Each race has 3 COMM positions - a driver that chauffeurs an official(commissaire) within the race caravan. Knowledge of road racing is a must. Cars are one of the difficult challenges we have. Being such a small community, our access to this limited type of vehicle required by the UCI is another reason we need to expand our search. Each COMM driver needs to be in a vehicle that is 6'6" or less in height, as well as having a sun roof, so the official may stand and gain a better view of the racers.
Also needed are the Race Doctor positions. These drivers will have 2 race doctors/medical personnel in their vehicle and need to be comfortable driving alongside racers if they need medical attention while riding. The vehicle for this position needs to be a convertible for these reasons. The Tour of the Gila has provided rentals in the past.
If you have the experience to take on one of these positions and you
have a car that fits the bill, fantastic! If you want to drive, but
don't have access to the right kind of car, please do still contact us.
Experienced drivers are definitely needed! We will work to pair you up
with a vehicle.This is a terrific opportunity to be right in the mix of the excitement of these world-class races! If you have a serious interest in being involved this year, please contact Michelle to discuss.
Drivers would not be needed during the Saturday downtown criterium, so this would give you the chance to enjoy the great character and ambience that Silver City has to offer.
As always, many volunteers are needed for different types of jobs during the Tour of the Gila, so please contact me if you want to be involved in any way - I will point you in the right direction. Please share this email with your contacts that may be like to be part of the Tour of the Gila experience.
Sincerely,
Michelle Geels
Tour of the Gila
Silver City, New Mexico
575-590-0203