Erik Long
I agree with Ted. I still don't understand why it is that I need to be given a prize of any kind for 3rd place in my age group. Most of us are out here racing for the fun of it and I know that if I win at the age-group level, bragging rights are all the prize I need.
Elite racing is quite a different story, however. When you're shooting for the podium in a Pro/1/2 race, Cyclocross A's, and/or Open/PRO Mountainbike race or the highest level of any athletic event, you are also making monumental sacrifices to take that shot. The people who have success at that level and above are giving up income and hours out of their lives that can exceed the commitment of a full-time job and that is worthy of compensation.
Give the high-caliber competitors a decent prize list.
-Erik
From: sharkattack97219@peoplepc.com
To: rachaeljparker@verizon.net; jeff.mitchem@gmail.com
Date: Fri, 26 Feb 2010 23:07:12 -0800
CC: obra@list.obra.org
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] 2010 Fuji Banana Belt Prize List
But are prizes why we come out and race? I love that local bike shops etc. that do this, I have donated alot of products to local races and never gotten any business from it....But really don't expect to....but is this why we come to race??? no matter what cats???? I don't think so....I think people just want to race their bikes....
From: Rachael Parker
To: Jeff Mitchem
Cc: obra@list.obra.org
Sent: Friday, February 26, 2010 7:09 PM
Subject: Re: [OBRA Chat] 2010 Fuji Banana Belt Prize List
A lot of people are commenting about the prizes and discussing where prizes and incentives should be targeted. Also more discussion of the cat 123 dilemma. Maybe incentives in cat 3 field will help grow the 12 fields. Investing in the pipeline to grow local talent. Regardless, I will never win a bike or a prize from racing. What I have won is more subtle... A great local bike shop that cares about cycling in my community and a good friend. Olson's rules! And I love my sweet Fuji. Thanks Mike.
- Rachael
On Feb 26, 2010, at 2:27 PM, Jeff Mitchem wrote:
2010 Fuji Banana Belt
Prize List Udate
Women Category 3. 2010 Fuji Banana Belt Series winner gets a full Fuji Women's Supreme RC bike! Plus additional payout in gift certificates, cash, product and medals to be announced.
Men Category 3. 2010 Fuji Banana Belt Series winner gets a Fuji SST frameset. Plus additional payout in gift certificates, cash, product and medals to be announced.
Men Category Pro/1/2. 2010 Fuji Banana Belt Series winner gets a Fuji SST frameset. Plus additional payout in gift certificates, cash, product and medals to be announced.
All other Categories. Payout includes gift certificates, cash, product and medals to be announced.
Thanks to our generous sponsors
Fuji Bikes... www.fujibikes.com
Olson's Bicycles in Forest Grove... http://olsonsbicycles.com/
Rapha... http://www.rapha.cc/
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