Zion Canyon Bike Ambassadors Needed
The Town of Springdale, in partnership with Zion National Park, is instituting a Bike Ambassador program. There has been a dramatic increase in the number of people riding bikes in Springdale and into Zion Canyon this year. However, with increasing bicycle use comes some unintended impacts: cyclists unfamiliar with Zion National Park bicycle policies, cyclists having difficulty riding in heavy tourist traffic in Springdale, cyclists unprepared for minor mechanical problems, etc.
This is where the Bike Ambassadors come in. These volunteer cyclists will ride through Springdale and Zion National Park giving support, direction, and education to cyclists. Ambassadors will do things like remind cyclists to pull over for shuttle buses in Zion, ride single file when in traffic, use hand signals to indicate turns, etc. The Ambassadors will be ready to fix a flat tire or tighten a loose bolt when needed. Ambassadors will answer cyclists' questions and give direction and suggestions about riding in the area. In general, Bike Ambassadors will help cyclists in Zion Canyon be safe, understand local protocol, and have fun.
Bike Ambassadors will be volunteers with the ability to fill the general responsibilities listed above. While final details about the program are still being worked out, Ambassadors should be able to commit to a two to four hour volunteer slot, about two times per month. Volunteer benefits include: riding in Zion Canyon on a regular basis, meeting cyclists from all over the world, making a positive impact by promoting cycling in the area, AND receiving a very nice Bike Ambassador jersey.
If you are interested in filling a Bike Ambassador volunteer slot please contact Thomas Dansie at the Springdale Town Office: tdansie@springdale.utah.gov.
