Hosting a hustle can be super simple or rather complex. Stops can be as basic as grabbing a sticker to put on their spoke card, or something wild like obstacle courses! Creativity and not just having it be about who is fastest is adds a lot more depth and fun to the hustles! (although who is fastest is fun too!) A few more ideas:
- Poker - get a random card at each stop and strongest hand wins.
- Dungeons and Dragons - roll a d20 at each stop to "battle" a monster. Most wins combined with fastest time wins
- Video Games - each stop has a different video game to play and each rider will try to get as high a score as possible at each. The rider with the highest cummulative points wins! (pro-tip: some people are really good at Super Mario Bros and can beat the game on one life...ask us how we know. Set a low time limit!)
- Video Games part deux - instead of playing them, be in them! Setup stops themed around your favorite game or games. Throw cardboard barrels down a hill and have your players jump over them. Have an Excite Bike course on some bandit BMX/pump tracks. Award points arbitrarily or with a system!
- Movie themes - Waterworld for when it's hot? Sure! Star Wars in May? Go for it!
- Arts and Crafts - get supplies to craft something; have everyone contribute to a different piece at each stop; costume contests!
- Or KISS - sometimes it's nice to figure out the fastest route, grab a stamp and be on your way!
If you're interested in hosting a hustle, or being on the volunteer list, please keep in mind the guidelines below and drop us a line on insta or at yo@valleycathustle.com.
- Keep an eye on distance! Aim for about 5-10 of mileage.
- If you have challenges/games at your stops, it's best if they don't cause a huge line to form, so make em fast or have the means/volunteers to get several people through at once. (less important if you're not going for fastest podiums)
- You can ask participants to bring common things, like bags, craft supplies, etc... but make sure it's nothing too cumbersome or expensive.
- You can charge an entry fee of no more than $5 to cover your expenses, any remainder should be given out to podium winners or charity.
- A little bit of sadism is ok, but we're not trying to have "spartan" or "savage" style events.
- Follow our rules.
