WIN WIN WIN, HATS HATS HATS

I returned home from my splendid introduction to night biking feeling generous, and thus decided to offer up a GliderBison Giveaway. I looked in my box of swag and found an abundance of hats. Look at all these hats:

 The funny thing? I don't even wear hats! At least not billed hats. The kind of hats I wear do two things:

Billed hats on the other hand, have never agreed with me.

Hammer Nutrition visor (with sweat-wicking brow)

See what I mean?

Exergy hat!

 Believe me yet?

Smith Optics fat-billed hat.

 Pretty awful, huh?

Official USA PRO CYCLING CHALLENGE HAT

I don't like billed hats for two reasons:

So you shall profit from my dislike of billed hats. To enter:  simply leave a comment on this blog post with your name (NOTE: FACEBOOK ENTRIES DON'T COUNT!). Leaving your name is enough, but feel free to leave an actual comment, an anecdote, or a haiku too. You will be assigned a number based on the order that you commented, and I'll draw a winner using a random number generator one week from today (11/22/11).  One entry per person please. I'll draw three winners, so your odds are good. GOOD LUCK!

GLIDERBISON GIVEAWAY: A FRIGGIN' JERSEY

In celebration of the biggest race of the year, I present to you, the biggest giveaway in the history of my blog:

A FRIGGIN' EXERGY JERSEY! 

That's right, you can win an official Team Exergy jersey, simply by commenting on my blog. Yes, it's one of mine, which I guess makes it a used jersey -- but take my word for it, it's seen minimal use. It's a size medium. I'll sign it (or at least Krogg will) if you want me to. Wear it, hang it on your wall, or cut into pieces and use it to de-grease your chain -- whatever you want -- it's free! 

And thanks for following GliderBison.

This could be you!

THE RULES: To enter, just post a comment on this blog post (facebook entries don't count). As always, entries that are submitted in poem form are greatly appreciated, though not necessary. One post per person please, and be sure to leave your name (or at least a unique pseudonym). I'll draw a winner using a random number generator once I'm safely back in Boise after the USA Pro Cycling Challenge. Check back here on Monday evening to see if you won! SIMPLE! GOOD LUCK!

GliderBison Giveaway! GO CARLOS!

In celebration of Carlos' victory at the Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, I'm going to give away one of these sweet Team Exergy tee-shirts. To win, you MUST submit your entry in haiku form (or other form of poem)! Also, I'd prefer that your poem relate to Carlos' recent victory, but any poem will qualify.



To enter, just post a comment (IN HAIKU FORM)  on this post (facebook entries don't count). One post per person please. I'll draw a winner using a random number generator at the end of the month (6/30/11), and contact you regarding what size of shirt you want, and where to send it. GOOD LUCK!!!

GliderBison Giveaway, Gila edition, PART 2!!!!!!!

ALRIGHT. GILA IS NOW 3/5 OVER.

Here's a brief recap of my time trial:

Things were going great. Then something like this happened:

I don't really want to blog about it right now, but let's just say that I spent far more time standing by the side of the road literally yanking my chain (out whence it was wedged) than I would have liked. Needless to say I didn't, as I'd hoped, hold off Tom Zirbel. However my teammates had some awesome rides, and Team Exergy is sitting really pretty for both tomorrow's crit, and Sunday's mega-spectacular laser-battle on the slopes of the Gila Monster. You can see current results here, and don't forget to read Team Exergy's (always entertaining, always well-written) race write-ups here.

In celebration for these mighty last two days of racing, I've decided to offer up another Gliderbison Giveaway! This time -- a BRAND NEW TEAM EXERGY CYCLING CAP (modeled by yours truly):

 

Rules are same as always:

To enter: simply leave a comment on this blog post with your name (NOTE: FACEBOOK ENTRIES DON'T COUNT!). Leaving your name is enough, but feel free to leave an actual comment, an anecdote, or a haiku too. You will be assigned a number based on the order that you commented, and I'll draw a winner using a random number generator on Monday morning (5/2/11).  One entry per person please. GOOD LUCK!

GliderBison Giveaway! GILA EDITION!!!

THE TOUR OF THE GILA CALLS FOR SOME SWAG!!!!!!

Alright swag fans, I know it's been a while since my last GliderBison Giveaway (where I first tried to pedal an expired gift certificate, and then revised my offering to some more legit HB gear), but the wait has been worth it. This week, I'll be giving away some honest-to-goodness Team Exergy apparel. This stuff comes from my own personal allotment of Exergy goods -- something that I'm not sure is wise, but I'm not convinced is stupid either. If you'd like to see more swag up for grabs on the blog, SPREAD THE WORD -- get all your friends to enter! I know it decreases your chances in the short term, the more people who enter, the better I'll be able to convince the team management that it's a good idea to give me Exergy gear to give to you!

First up: Brand new Team Exergy SOCKS! These are size L/XL, and they're sweet. These are the medium-tall version of Castelli's nicest socks, (I think they're the Rosso Coursa 9 sock), and they're as stylish as they are comfortable. Seeeeee?

To enter: simply leave a comment on this blog post with your name (NOTE: FACEBOOK ENTRIES DON'T COUNT!). Leaving your name is enough, but feel free to leave an actual comment, an anecdote, or a haiku too. You don't need to leave your e-mail address, your address, or your credit card number -- just a full name so that I'll know who wins. You will be assigned a number based on the order that you commented, and I'll draw a winner using a random number generator on Friday morning (4/29/11).  One entry per person please. GOOD LUCK!


Also, stay tuned, as I'll be offering up more swag during the Tour of the Gila! 

Well Shit -- Giveaway Revision.

Well shit. As my dear friend and loyal GliderBison reader Jamie pointed out -- uBRDO is no longer in business. This renders my giveaway completely useless. The last thing I want to do is sow the seeds of distrust in the hearts of my readers, so I've decided to make amends. I'm still going to give away a $25 uBRDO gift certificate, but I'm now going to include an honest to goodness time machine. Check it:

Just spin the dials, adjust the giant chronometer, and pull the crank and you'll be whisked away to roughly eight months ago when uRBDO was still in business. That way you can go back and use your gift certificate before uBRDO closes! Honestly, if all you did with your new time machine was redeem a $25 gift certificate, I'd probably have to punch you in the groin -- GO ON AN EXCELLENT ADVENTURE YOU FOOL -- OR EVEN HAVE A BOGUS JOURNEY -- I DON'T CARE!!! JUST USE YOUR GODDAM TIME MACHINE!!!

Here's what I'm actually going to give away instead: 

A Hagens Berman cycling cap! It's basically new (it didn't fit my head too well, so I never wore it riding). 

AND.....a new Chris King shirt (size L):

AND....a really handy bicycle repair quick guide. This thing covers pretty much everything you'd need to completely overhaul your bike. This handy guide is well organized and easy to use -- from basic adjustments, to roadside repairs, to more advanced tuning or repairs -- it's all in there. 

There ya go -- no time machine needed to redeem. Just leave a comment on this blog entry (on the actual blog, not on facebook please), and I'll do the drawing on Monday, 1/17/11 using a random number generator. One entry per person please. 

GliderBison Giveaway!

Allllright- here it comes -- another GliderBison Giveaway!

This one is pretty much only useful for those living in the Seattle area, but it's a $25 gift certificate to uBRDO (a sweet bike shop and sporting goods store in Kirkland). I won this in a race, and never used it. There doesn't appear to be an expiration date, so I'm pretty sure they'll still honor it.

To enter, just comment on this blog. I'll draw a winner next Sunday using a random number generator. Only one entry per person, and yadda yadda yadda. 

GOOD LUCK AND WIN. 

GliderBison Giveaway!

Here you go GliderBisons -- a sweeeeeet Smith Optics cycling cap. World Champ stripes. Brand new. Stretch fit (one size fits all).

Here's how it works.

To enter: comment on this blog post (not on facebook -- on the blog only), and leave a name. Entries in the form of haiku are highly appreciated. One entry per person.

To win: check back here on Sunday morning (12/26). You'll be assigned a number based on the order that you enter, and I'll let a random integer do the actual selecting. If you win, e-mail me with your address, and your prize will show up in the mail! Easy!

SWEET HAT PEOPLE!

GliderBison Giveaway!

Alright blog fans, this week's giveaway is possible thanks to my good friends at Garmin -- thanks to your amazing, easy to set-up Garmin Edge 500, which uses friggin' satellites to tell me how fast I'm going, I no longer need a magnet-and-sensor-based cycling computer!

So, I'm giving it away!

That's right, get yourself a Cateye Vectra wireless cycling computer. This is a great unit -- it's simple, but has all the speed-based functions: current speed, max speed, distance, etc. It's also extremely easy to set up -- just attach the sensor to your fork (with some extra zip ties I'm including), attach the magnet to your spoke, and then attach the head unit to your stem. It's currently set up for a 25c tire, but it can easily be reprogrammed for any wheel-size. It is used, but hardly -- it's batteries should be good for years. If you've ever been curious how fast you're going on  your bike, here's your chance to know for free (without making your dad drive behind you in his car).

Rules for entry are the same as always: to enter, just comment on this blog post (one entry per person please). I'll determine a winner using a random number generator.

Good luck!

GliderBison GiveAway!

Allrighty then -- time for another give away. Same rules as last time:

1. To enter, you must post a comment on this blog. Leave your name, and if possible, a short poem. 
2. I will draw a lucky winner using a random number generator next sunday, the  28th of November. 
3. Once I've selected a winner, send me an e-mail with your address, and your prize will be on your doorstep before you know it. Just ask Luke!

This time, I'm giving away a Rock Racing water bottle. This relic from cycling's past harkens back to a time when Rock Racing was the hottest ticket in town, a time when the number of team Escalades outnumbered racers, and when their motto was "Rock Racing: here to stay," (as opposed to their current motto "Rock Racing: not quite clinically dead yet"). Go Rock Racing!

This bottle was used once at a race, by a member of Rock Racing. I think it just had water in it, and I washed it, so it smells just fine. 

I admit, the logo is pretty cool.

THE FIRST EVER GLIDERBISON GIVEAWAY!!!

That's right -- presenting the first ever GliderBison GIVEAWAY!!! All you've got to do is enter. If you win, you'll get free stuff sent to you in the mail! If you don't win, you can try again next time. TELL YOUR FRIENDS!

This time I've got some sweet cycling goodies up for grabs:

• A pair of NEW Mt Hood Cycling Classic socks from Sockguy (size L/XL)
• A NEW Raleigh cycling cap (stretch fit, one size fits all)
• All conveniently housed in a cool Cervelo Test Team musette bag (a collector's item, especially now that that team is kaput)! 

To enter:

To enter, simply comment on this blog post. Leaving your name is enough, but feel free to leave an actual comment, an anecdote, or a haiku. You don't need to leave your e-mail address, your address, or your credit card number -- just a name so that I'll know who wins. You will be assigned a number based on the order that you commented, and I'll draw a winner using a random number generator next Sunday morning (11/14/2010). Oh and to be clear, this is a winner take all contest -- if you win, you get ALL THREE goodies. One entry per person please. GOOD LUCK!