Motorcyclist at the Bata
Motorcyclists are needed to keep the Batavierenrace running smoothly. They direct traffic at the points where this is needed. In total, we are looking for around 180 motorcyclists who want to help out during the race on the Bata weekend. Motorcyclists are active in the race from Friday evening at 21:30 until Saturday morning at 09:00, or from Saturday morning at 08:00 until the end of Saturday afternoon.
Photo: Luna Claassen
Pairs
We would also like people to sign up as a pair. It helps the organisation if a pillion rider can ride along on the motorcycle. It makes coordination easier for the motorcycle team leaders and saves the organisation money.
Preparation
TL;DR: Party on Saturday evening. Free place to sleep in Enschede.
Night? From Friday 21:30 in Nijmegen until Saturday 09:00. Then sleep/party/sleep.
Day? From Saturday 08:00 in Ulft until 18:00. Then party/sleep.
In general: there is a place to sleep in Enschede for all motorcyclists, to reward you for your efforts. There is a huge party on the UTwente campus, and you are warmly invited.
What will you do?
Your team leader will deploy you at two to three different points along the route to direct traffic.
Have you signed up for the night? Then expect to be at the University Sports Centre in Nijmegen around 21:30 on Friday evening, and not to be finished until around 09:00 the next day. In Enschede, you can go to your sleeping location from 09:00.
Have you signed up for the day? Then expect to be at the DRU in Ulft around 08:00, where the briefing is given. You will arrive at UTwente in Enschede before 18:00.
Together with all the motorcyclists, we finish on the cinder track in Enschede for the last stage of the Batavierenrace.
Become a motorcyclist?
Photo: Robert Hauptmeijer
Interested in helping as a motorcyclist during the upcoming edition of the Batavierenrace? You can sign up via your account dashboard.
What should I bring?
We obviously have no control over the weather, so bring rain gear and an extra pair of gloves, and possibly an umbrella. At the briefing, you will receive a packed lunch, a jumper and something to drink. Depending on where you are posted, there is also safety equipment, such as a flashing light, flares, barrier tape or a light saber. It is handy to have panniers or bags so you can take this equipment with you.
Questions?
Then send an email to secretaris@batavierenrace.nl.
