This is our third article about this year’s World Bicycle Relief Charity Challenge. If you’re unfamiliar with the Challenge and how it works, you can take a look at the first article HERE and the second article HERE.
In seventeen days, we’ve raised nearly $16,000! Many thanks to those who have already made generous donations. We hope to keep the donations piling in to reach our goal of $100,000 (746 WBR bicycles)! That’s a LOT of lives that we can all help to improve.
As in past years, you can donate ANY amount, but ONLY donations of $134 or more (the cost of one bicycle) will make you eligible for prizes. For every multiple of $134 that you donate, you get another entry. $268 earns you double eligibility, $402 earns triple, etc.
To enter the challenge, you can donate online at the URL below. Like last year, the Ironman Foundation has been very generous in hosting and handling the donation site for us (Thanks, IMF!!!).
Link: http://www.crowdrise.com/RappstarCharityChallenge
NOTE: There is a separate site this year that is for Canadian donators ONLY; all other nationalities should use the standard site above.
Canadian donation site: HERE.
You can also submit donations via traditional mail at this address:
World Bicycle Relief
Attn: Development
1333 N. Kingsbury Street
4th Floor
Chicago, IL 60642
Award drawing tickets will be assigned automatically from the donations, so please make sure to give us an email or phone number (or both) where we can reach you.
100% of your contributions are tax deductible and will be directed back to World Bicycle Relief.
Thanks for your support and commitment to WBR!
Jordan "Rappstar" Rapp
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Of course, it’s time to roll out some more great prizes! Let’s take a look at the new goodies this week…
Jim Gourley and Velopress: 100 copies of Faster (MSRP $1,895)
As always, we have a special prize for the first 100 people who donate at least one bicycle ($134). This year, Jim Gourley and Velopress are generously contributing 100 copies of Faster: Demystifying the Science of Triathlon Speed.
“FASTER takes a scientific look at triathlon to see what truly makes you faster—and busts the myths and doublespeak that waste your money and race times. In this fascinating exploration of the forces at play in the swim-bike-run sport, astronautical engineer and triathlete Jim Gourley shows where to find free speed, speed on a budget, and the gear upgrades that are worth it.”
Cobb Cycling: Two (separate) Prize Packs – One Cobb saddle plus one Cobb tri short (MSRP $290/ea, $580 total contribution)
The innovation and experience behind Cobb Cycling has been in the works for over 40 years as John Cobb, owner and President, has been actively involved in the bicycle industry since 1972. John worked in many aspects of the cycling industry before beginning his own company, Cobb Cycling in 2008.
Cobb Cycling began as a small company with John designing seats that would eliminate comfort issues for riders at all levels. John and his wife Ginger began taking orders and shipping seats out of their home garage. What started small, soon became a growing company because of the reputation John had developed for his knowledge to provide comfort and increased speed and performance while riding.
Compex/DJO Global: One Sport Elite muscle stimulator (MSRP $850)
The Sport Elite muscle stimulator is recommended for the competitive/high performance athlete that has a rigorous training and exercise regimen. It features a total of nine programs and five levels of progression that will keep elite athletes challenged with every training session. Resulting in a true competitive advantage. With Sport Elite, the training program can be tailored to suit the exact needs of the athlete.
Competitive Image / Paul Phillips: 16 x 24 print from 2012 HyVee Championship autographed by Javier Gomez (MSRP – Priceless)
Award-winning photographer Paul Phillips offered up a fantastic donation this year – a 16x24” print of HyVee 2012, signed by Javier Gomez. With a company mission statement of “Capturing the Indomitable Spirit of Sport”, I think this prize clearly fits the bill. Thanks, Paul!
Rebecca Rusch, Simon Whitfield, Chris ‘Macca’ McCormack, and Jordan Rapp: Autographed custom race uniforms (MSRP – Priceless)
Every year, we love to include some genuine custom race uniforms, signed and worn by some of your favorite athletes. Need more technical details, you tech-weenie triathletes? Fine.
“Fancy-pants technical race uniforms. Washed after wearing. Made of the highest quality synthetic yarns. Some polyesters were harmed in the making of these suits. All kinds of special deluxe sponsor logos. May or may not have crossed the finish line absurdly quickly. Be the envy of your friends. Or your enemies. Or someone you've never even met. Will fit you if you are the exact same size as the athlete it was made for. Or if you want to stretch it way out. Or if you are smaller and like that baggy surfer/skater look. May or may not be the most awesome thing you will ever win in your entire life. Priceless, but don't try to use it to pay your rent. Thanks for looking. All sales final.”
(Simon Whitfield's kit)
(Macca's kit)
(Rappstar's kit)
