Two or more persons, usually at the back of the chutes. For major races it also helps to have two to six persons out front to keep the spectators off the course. Lead bicycle . Rarely used anymore except for major races. Course marshals .
Requirement depends on the course and the availability of additional volunteers.
For some races a few marshals are vital. For races with start lines a long distance from the finish line it may be necessary to have a crew responsible for coordinating activities at the start and getting the race launched. Aid stations . For smaller races some volunteers can be assigned to registration and given a second job once the race has started. For major events outside help for registration may be available, e.g. from a sponsor.