Whatever you come up with, the Trekkers will appreciate. Knowledge of various bicycles and their components is necessary and you must have your own tools. Some mechanics are out on the road at Rest Stops and others are available at morning and night for adjustments. The mechanics are responsible for simple repairs, i.e., flat tires, broken chains, etc. Area bicycle shops will assist those Trekkers with breakdowns that require significant time.
Trekkers pay for the necessary parts.
All these jobs are important for Trekkers' safety. The job requires long hours of lifting fairly heavy luggage. At the finish each day, the bags are sorted into lots of 50 for easy pickup by the Trekkers. Luggage staff are also responsible for transporting Trekkers and their baggage to their dorms at Colby the second day. A ham radio operator's license is required.