How To Get A Mountain Bike Sponsorship

Sponsorship is a business arrangement where one company gives money or goods to another company in return for the right to advertise or promote the other company’s products.

How do you get your first sponsor?

Research potential sponsors. Look at your existing supporters. Tell your organization’s story. Provide sponsor incentives. Reach out to established companies. Use data to legitimize your pitch. Find the right contact. Build a connection over time. Follow up.^[1]

How do you get sponsored by Fox MTB?

Resume. Two or three letters of reference from teachers, coaches, community/church leaders, employers (volunteer work DOES count). Report card (if still in school). One action photo of you (wearing Fox gear doesn’t hurt). One head and shoulders photo (school photo will do).^[2]

How do you get sponsors for a cycling team?

Start an interesting blog and contribute to other blogs, get lots of twitter followers, help your local cycling club, host group rides, be active in the cycling community, set a good example and the best cyclist you can be. Anything you can do to benefit the cycling community reflects positively on your sponsor.^[3]

Why are bicycles so expensive?

In the end, bicycles are so expensive because of a combination of materials, labor costs, supply and demand, R&D costs, marketing, shipping, profit margins, and even brand loyalty. All of these things come together to create the price we see today.^[4]

How do you ask a company to sponsor you?

Choose companies with values more aligned to yours. Give something back to them. Have a strong, clear, engaging proposal. Don’t wait until right before your event to ask for a sponsorship. If you know how much money you need, ask for it outright.^[5]

What are good companies to ask for sponsorship?

Banks. According to the corporate sponsorship list, Wells Fargo was named the top sponsor with a sponsorship rate of 2.89 percent. Hotels. Grocery Chains. Insurance Companies. Food Brands. Beer Brands. Major Retailers. Airlines.^[6]

What does a sponsor get in return?

Sponsors offer funding or products and services to support events, trade shows, teams, nonprofits, or organizations. In exchange, you get business exposure and a chance to connect with new customers.^[7]

How do you get noticed by Red Bull?

Social Media is more and more important in today’s marketing world. Contests are the obvious way to prove your skill and dedication. The Athlete Manager is the guy or girl looking after the athlete’s in their country. Community Projects are a great way to reach out to Red Bull.^[8]

How do you get sponsored by FMF?

Applications can be completed on our website www.fmfracing.com, click on Team, then find the Sponsor Me, and click there for the form. Make sure you fill out the fields completely. Email to: Jenn Garfinkle at [email protected] Postal mail to: FMF Racing. Attn. Rider Support.^[9]

What is grassroots sponsorship?

Grassroots sponsorship focuses on a local or regional market and although sponsors may reach fewer consumers at these sport events, the return on investment can be much greater (Brenner, 2003; Lefton, 2004; Nethery, 2004; Stotlar, 2005; Warfield, 2004).^[10]

What does it cost to sponsor a cycling team?

Budgets, and therefore sponsorship costs, increased still further. Ultimately, bike-sponsor fees soared to the current range of €3.2-4.5 million (USD$3.4-4.8m), more than triple what they had been 20 years before.^[11]

How do you get sponsored by a local bike shop?

Make up a creative riding resume. Ride by the shop and give us your resume. Shop in our store and buy our stuff. We are usually around at events and competitions. Be nice to animals. Be nice to people. Don’t swear. Don’t litter.^[12]