Me too I am amazed my bosses have not realised this yetplus I only work 5 months of the year

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Me too I am amazed my bosses have not realised this yetplus I only work 5 months of the year
Where's the handbag icon when you need it!Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Aug 08, 2019 11:57 amYou're already sponsored by the Fire Service ... and they don't even insist on the social media stuff![]()
Rich is an employee as far as I know.Isn't richpips a sponsored Alpkit rider? Perhaps he can enlighten everyone!?
Prime example of how a well balance sponsorship can look like. I guess you would've done/still do the things you do for the fatbiking scene no matter if you get such support or not.summittoppler wrote: ↑Thu Aug 08, 2019 7:50 pmI'd do it! Getting paid to do it would be an absolute bonus too.
Some of you may know I was given a bike as a 'thank you' for what I do for the fat bike scene. There was no strings attached, no contract, I was just told to enjoy it and carry on doing what I do...and I am carrying on with it
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I was a brand ambassador a couple of years ago for a brand and I was encouraged to # once a week, again no fuss if I didn't.
I also do some bits for that wide tired website in which I'm happy to # or share crap. Hell, I even get other free stuff![]()
Yes I # the hell out of things on Insta and Twonker, it's not the end of the world and I well and truly enjoy riding and pushing my bike![]()
Not too many, you know what happensI might come back after a beer or two...
I was doing what I do for the fat bike scene before anything came my way, I do it for me and to try to (sorry) inspire others (or put them off!)
I genuinely think that shows. As I said somewhere up there.I was doing what I do for the fat bike scene before anything came my way, I do it for me and to try to (sorry) inspire others (or put them off!)
I think Barry is someone else who springs to mind.Firstly, you need to be a recognisable 'face', known amongst your peers - which in itself could take years.
I'm glad its noticeable, thanks Stu.Bearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Aug 08, 2019 9:27 pmI genuinely think that shows. As I said somewhere up there.I was doing what I do for the fat bike scene before anything came my way, I do it for me and to try to (sorry) inspire others (or put them off!)
No I don't. I forget everything I when I'm pissedBearbonesnorm wrote: ↑Thu Aug 08, 2019 8:36 pmNot too many, you know what happensI might come back after a beer or two...![]()
I think that's the thing which often gets most overlooked. You have to be both willing and eager to give back more than you receive. I believe a lot of people view sponsorship as a one way deal.Everything goes in both directions.
And that is a huge problem. I can't think of a brand that couldn't be challenged in some way or other about their arrangements. Whether employment practices, factory siting or 'product miles' etc.redefined_cycles wrote: ↑Wed Aug 07, 2019 11:15 amYes... as long as it wasn't an ethically challenged brand with poor employment ethics etc etc
Made me think, there's not many good reasons for a bike company to encourage travel apart from by bike, is there? That's a challenge to both brand and sponsored rider: resist the 'bro-ification'* of travel and make rides from home interesting. Similar thread on STW recently.Sustainability
Sure you want to f@ck with Greta? You'll be travelling a lot more, your life will become far less sustainable.