Specialized has announced some exciting series contests and contingencies for amateur racers participating in the 2009 Kenda Cup West or Kenda Cup East series events.
The U.S. Cup is committed to providing amateur racers with a better and more rewarding experience. It has partnered up with leading companies in the bicycle industry to offer incredible opportunities for amateur riders participating in the Kenda Cup West series events.
KENDA PODIUM KICKBACK: The Kenda Podium Kickback program is open to all categories of racing. It will reimburse one male and one woman’s race entry fees at each round of the Kenda Cup West/East series. Kenda staff will randomly choose one male and one woman class category winners at each Kenda Cup West or Kenda Cup East series event.
Kenda France will send each of the male and female winners checks reimbursing their registration fees. Kenda USA will mail checks to the winners.
Kenda USA paid for this.
HAYES LUCKY 12
One winner from each Kenda Cup West or Kenda Cup East series round, and one back-up winner will be chosen at random from the event preregistered rider lists via the sports base online computer system. This will allow you to win the following: Round trip airfare for Las Vegas
Stay for two nights in a hotel
Spend money
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Hayes Ride Kit offers free entry to the U.S. Cup unification Shootout round, which will take place in Vegas on September 26th. Each Hayes Lucky 30 cm will be provided with a complete cross country component package that includes a Manitou R7 MRD Fork, Hayes Stroker G brakes and a Sun Ringl Black Flag wheelset.
Winners of the Las Vegas unification race will have pit space and Hayes technical assistance
*Available only to riders 18 years and older SPECIALIZED YOUTH MOVEMENT
Register for Kenda Cup West or Kenda Cup East events by the first five pre-registered riders aged 18 and younger. You will receive a VISA card check card to reimburse you the registration fee. Register and refund value will be determined at
The winner will be presented with a VISA Card on the day of the event
To claim an award, you must be present at the race day.
To be eligible, the rider must be at least 18 years old.
To be eligible, you must register for the event via the sports base online.
Specialized SHO-AIR U.S. CUP ULTIMATE ESSAY
The contest page must contain 250 words or less. This page allows riders to share their best race experience at a U.S. Cup series. At the end of each series, one winner from Kenda Cup West or Kenda Cup East will be chosen.
All racers participating in Kenda Cup West and Kenda Cup East Series events are eligible
One entry per rider/per event is allowed. Each round a rider attends, the rider can only submit one essay.
Contestants will only be eligible if they submit entries via the U.S. Cup website.
To be eligible, the winner must provide proof of entry
The following will be awarded to the winners of each series (Kenda Cup West/Kenda Cup East).
Round-trip airfare to Huntington Beach, CA
Two night hotel stay
Spend money
Day with Sho-Air/Specialized Factory. Transportation in the team bus to riding spot.
Each winner will be awarded: 1 Team Sho Air Kit-Shorts, jersey and gloves, helmet, shoes, and glasses
Contest winners will be announced in October
To be eligible, you must be at least 18 years old or be accompanied by a legal guardian.
What the SPONSORS HAD TO SAY
Ty Kady – US Cup Marketing Director: We’re thrilled to have such great contests sponsored by companies like Hayes and Kenda, says Ty Kady. Ty Kady is the U.S. Cup’s marketing director. These contests would have been available to me when I was racing. We hope that these contests will provide a life-changing experience for the winners.
Jim Wannamaker – North America Marketing Director- Bicycle Division Kenda USA. Kenda proudly sponsors this race series. We look forward to another great year in 2009. Wannamaker says that this new series will provide racers with more prizes, fun, affordability, and the chance to race regardless of their level. We want everyone to get on their bikes, ride, train hard and have fun. We encourage all riders to participate and spread the word about the series, so that more people can ride.
Clayton Goldsmith and Hayes Sponsorship Coordinator: This series plays a critical role in the future of American mountain biking racing. We made a strategic decision to support the U.S. Cup Series. A successful series at the national level is crucial for athletes, our brands and the entire industry. This program is designed to encourage amateurs to race and give the Hayes Lucky Twelve the opportunity to have a memorable event.
