Raidō is going strong on Instagram. Here's a screenshot of what's been submitted so far. Keep them coming! Remember to use the #Raido hashtag so I can keep track of them. Also, emails are accepted and you can still post on Facebook, just follow the rules!
So far there's been a handful of Raidō entrants. This one from Gunnar Dancer is spot-on. Honestly, I was expecting a lot more to come through by now. Remember, it doesn't have to be super serious. And even though the prize is a track chainring, it's not limited to just track bikes. You can post MTB, BMX, track, road or cross photos. Anything from a worn out sneaker bottom, to a flat tire, to a messy bike.
Pull out your iPhone, digital, 35mm or whatever camera and document your ride. You can even use older photos. Instagram is by far the easiest way to share. Simply add a #RAIDO hastag or follow the rules for Facebook. You can even email me your entries.
Raidō is about the ride and the journey and that is left open to interpretation.
We're also including the option to take a silver 44RN ring, in lieu of the purple.
In Elder Futhark, an Old Norwegian language, Raidō means ride or journey. This symbol, like all Nordic Runes may be inverted, rotated or Merkstave. Creating a Merkstave usually implies a negative meaning, not necessarily the opposite. The negative of ride or journey means struggle and we can all identify with that. These ups and downs are part of cycling.
44RN and PiNP are throwing a contest to give-away a limited edition 144#47 ring. I received three purple anodized track rings from Aaron and the winner of the contest will get their lucky hands on one.
The rules are simple:
-"Like" Prolly is Not Probably on Facebook.
-Upload a photo to Facebook that best represents the highs and lows of riding and tag it with Prolly is Not Probably.
-Make sure you have RAIDO in the photo's description.
-You may also use Instagram and the hashtag #RAIDO but make sure we're contacts so I can see it.
-Contest ends February 15th!
Aaron and I will judge these photos, giving the winner one of these sweet rings.
Crihs and Luke from Empire wanted to do a contest with COG Magazine and myself to start the year off right. Rather than taking the easy route, as per the norm these days, the guys got creative and set up a pretty rad contest. The rules are above, so read them carefully and please, take your time with this one. It's gonna be rad!
Wheel Talk is starting 2012 with a bang. Matt just posted up this 2011 Extras video featuring some of the heaviest hitters in FGFS and then, he's working with Specialized to give away a P-Fix! Head over to Wheel Talk for the info.
The shops and crews Levi's Trucker jackets aren't all gone. In fact, I heard that a few more are making their way over to my house soon. Affinity is throwing a contest to win one of theirs, which I think came out pretty rad. Head over to their blog for details.
EighthInch is having a photo contest on their Facebook page:
"Grab your camera, it’s time for an EighthInch photo contest. Submit a picture of your EighthInch bike to sales@eighthinch.com. All of the photos will be posted in an album on our Facebook page. The person who’s photo gets the most “likes” by 12/21 will win an EighthInch wheelset of their choice. Be sure to tell all your friends to vote!
The photo can be of just your bike or you on your bike. As long as your bike is in the picture somewhere we will post it in the album. The bike must have at least an EighthInch frame."
If you recall, Majaco Bicycles are made here in Austin, Texas. This holiday season, Mark is running a give-away contest. Simply enter here for your chance to win a custom track frame!
The second issue of 48x15 is out and inside its pages is a contest to win a pair of H+Son TB14s. Here's how to enter:
"We spent the last month trying to find the best way to tell you guys that we think you're really great for reading our magazine. We didn't want to come on too strong with 'we love you', and we didn't want it to get weird by suggesting that you meet our parents. I think we settles at a happy place in the middle - giving away super awesome H+SON rims! There are only a few quick steps to get yourself entered to win:
1. Read Volume 002 of 48x15 Magazine (look at that, you're already done step 1!)
2. Take a picture of yourself while you're getting your read on. It can be the physical magazine, on our website, at issuu.com/48x15, on your computer, on your phone, your grandma reading it to you while you fall asleep . . doesn't matter!
Wonka and Chrome just announced the winner of the Hey, Check Me Out! contest and to no one's surprise, it was Phillip Williams. Dude's on his hustle and it's paying off. Much respect to all parties involved in this!
I don't know what you're up to this weekend but I just joined this challenge from Rapha on Strava.
TURKEY TAKEOFF
This Thanksgiving holiday, don’t sit around and pile on the calories, ride them away with Rapha and Strava’s Turkey Takeoff.
Thanksgiving usually means eating and drinking as much as you possibly can. But Rapha and Strava are challenging you to ride as much as you can over the holiday to take off that turkey and burn 9000 calories* between Wednesday the 23rd and Sunday 27th November. Riders who complete the challenge will receive a Rapha Turkey Takeoff badge.
Get your TT badge:
To receive the official Turkey Takeoff badge, please create a rapha account and email your home address to turkey@rapha.cc along with any written, photographed or digital documentation. We will blog the best submissions.
Resist is throwing a Facebook contest to see who has the best bike pic. Here are the details:
"We’ve came up with a cool Facebook/ Resist contest for this month. This time it will be of the best picture of your bike. Our top pick wins a free set of Icon Hubs (front and rear), Nomad Tires (either 2 700c or 26″) and a Congoloid bar. Check after the jump for the rules.
CONTEST: Best bike picture wins the contest. You don’t have to have any Resist parts on your bike to win. We just want to see good lookin’ whips. We take picture quality into consideration. The actual picture quality could really help you win this contest.
We’ll be judging/ commenting on the pics via the Resist Parts Facebook page. Contest will be done and over with by Dec 1st.
RULES: Contest is only for Continental US Residents only. All pictures will be asked to be submitted on the RESIST PARTS FACEBOOK page only."
Chrome and Grime are throwing a little fixed freestyle contest:
"Well, kiddo, here's your chance. Submit a link to your best Fixed Freestyle footage up to 1 minute long for a chance to win a major prize package from Chrome! All submissions must be in by November 23rd. Chrome's own, Ed Wonka, will spend his Thanksgiving weekend reviewing the videos and announce a winner on Monday, November 28th. Prize packages for 1st-3rd places are as follows:
Mission Workshop just launched a killer contest to promote their Gobi beanies. Here are the details:
"The Gobi is made from 360g New Zealand Merino Wool with added stretch making it the perfect piece for colder winter rides. Retails for $40. View on MissionWorkshop.com
To win one, post your best over-stuffed Vandal or Rambler backpack pic on the Mission Workshop Facebook Wall and the top five posts with the most "Likes" will win a beanie. We'll pick the winners on Monday Nov. 14.
Now don't think this can be just any old photo, we're thinking something like a tree's worth of over-ripe bananas or hundreds of Barbie heads. Get creative, show us and the rest of the MW fans something we haven't seen before.
If you don't have a Mission Workshop bag, you can still pick up a Gobi. Enter the promo code UNICORN at checkout and get one FREE when you order any bag. We only set aside 25 for this promo so don't miss out."
Before you get your hot pants all worked up, this is only a BMX giveaway but I know some of you dabble in the 20" world so have at it! Check out more at TREE.
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