Cycling related sweepstakes
So by now you may have guessed that I like attempting to get things for free. The reason is because I figure that it doesn't cost me much to try and they have to give the stuff away to someone, might as well be me.
To be honest, I've gotten a number of things doing this. In the 90's I got a high end Kona mountain bike from VeloNews. Dirt Rag gave me a Carver 96'er a couple years ago. There's other stuff too, but the point is, you can't get it if you don't try.
So to help you get stuff for free, I'm gonna post some contests and sweepstakes that I know about. (If you know of others, feel free to leave it in a comment.)
Bicycling Magazine
Bicycling Magazine has two things going on right now to try to enter.
1) Win any bike caption contest. Make a caption for the photo and you could win any bike reviewed in thier '08 Buyer's Guide issue that is under $4999. I think that could get you a pretty nice bike.
2) Texas adventure contest. In this contest you describe what your dream Texas adventure is, in under 50 words, and you could win it.
Pearl Izumi - get a happy ass
Turn down the volume on you computer, unless you want to hear what a happy ass sounds like. Enter here once for a chance at a life time of free Pearl Izumi shorts or bibs. One entry per person on this one.
Men's Health - Crank up your cardio
Mens health is giving away a Giant Trance2 (mid level dual suspension mountain bike). Enter here. One entry per person per day, so go back every day till April 15 and fill out the form.
Ride-Strong.com - Colnago CLX giveaway
Go here for a chance at the Colnago CLX. The raffle closes at 1000 entrys so act quick.Accel Sport - Trek Madone 5.2
Enter here for your chance at the Ultegra equiped Madone 5.2. Only enter once (one entry per person).Rock Racing Sweepstakes
So Mr. Ball couldn't keep Cipo. So his team has a bunch of dopers. So what? At least you can get a nice DeRosa out of it. Plus a bunch of other cool things to boot. Enter here only once per household.RoadBikeRides.com
A cool mapping site giving away $10-grand and more for using thier site. See here for details.
So I know there's gotta be more out there. let us know when you hear about them. And let us know about what you've won in the past.
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Friday 03/28/2008 | 08:49 am
Bradly Fletchall on Wednesday 04/02/2008 | 10:03 am
Very cool...I'm sure this could be a regular and very popular post for you.
I'm going to try and win em all.
I've got a few contest ideas planned for my site as well so I'll make sure you get the inside track so you can include it.
Tyler Ford on Monday 04/07/2008 | 03:35 pm
Thanks for the contest links and putting the contests for Ride-Strong.com and RoadBikeRides.com on your blog. I may put a few of the others on the www.Ride-Strong.com blog if you don't mind.
Gunnar on Monday 04/07/2008 | 04:00 pm
Hey Tyler, No problem. I don't mind at all.
Bradly Fletchall on Monday 04/14/2008 | 01:08 pm
I've got a contest going on over on my blog right now. I'm giving away 3 bottles of Rock 'N' Roll Extreme Chain Lube.
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