Factory Amateur Essay contest rule and deadlines:
The essay can be no longer than 1 page and include at least 2 pictures that can be used on the website. Please include these basic elements in your essay,
- When you started riding/racing
- Where you live
- Where you like to ride/ Favorite local spot
- Why you should be chosen
All five winners must be willing to wear the provided jersey in the US Champs race in Co. All other equipment is optional and up to each individual rider.
We are looking for riders that are un-sponsored and have qualified for the US Champs in Granby, Co. All racers essays will be accepted but we are looking more towards the Beginner (cat 3) Sport (Cat 2) and Expert (Cat 1) racers. Depending on the response received we will be picking several men and women. Racers have to be racing either XC and/or Super D at the US Champs. To to eligable to win you must have competed in at least 1 Racers and Chasers event or have registered online for either the May 9th, or June 13th event
Racers and Chasers along with our sponsors will be taking care of the 5 winner’s flight costs and will help arrange your trip for you. Professional racer Robert Herber will personally be there to assist the 5 winners in their races. I would like to thank our growing list of sponsors for the assistance they are providing to make this all possible. The winners will have available to them the following:
- Haven Sports Management - providing itineraries and the logistics
- IE Bikes
- Crank Bros – there super cool XC wheels to demo
- Cadence Works - outfitting all bikes with lightweight bolts that look great too!
- ESI Grips – providing grips and bottles
- EFX Performance technology – will be making sure everything is balanced
- Jersey with the winners name on it for the race
- Stickers custom made for the 5 winners bikes
Keep it Simple and Good Luck!
