My Area 106

Win Bob's Swag #5 Winner

Mark Shellhamer is now the proud owner of a new Helmet Hero (winner of Win Bob's Swag #5 contest) so I"m hoping we'll see some interesting photo's coming from Mark this spring and summer. Congrats Mark!! Thanks again to everyone that submitted a comment in hopes of winning this fabulous prize.

FYI - Last summer Mark had a bike stolen right out from under him as he left his bike unattended outside a local convenient store. Now, lets hope someone else doesn't make off with his bike and the helmet hero on board. But then again, if Mark catches him the photo's might be a bit interesting, hey?

Stay tuned for an upcoming Win Bob's Swag #6 announcement.

Bob

Win Bob's Swag #5

 

Here's your chance to win an "after Christmas swag" item that happens to be a cool "Helmet Hero" digital camera/video unit ($169 value). I'm looking for interested riders that will use this, capture some good pics(or video) on rides/cycling events and then share with me and possibly other web sites (maybe your own?).

You don't have to be from the 106 to win this swag (everyone is eligible).

Reply with "a comment" to this post stating why you want to win this cool digital camera and how it will benefit "My Area 106". Please keep the comments clean and to a simple paragraph. I'll pick a winner on or after January 9th.

Here's some bullets on the Helmet Hero camera:

• 56 minutes of video when using a 2GB SD card (you'll need to purchase card; not included)

• Auto photo every 5 seconds mode

• adjustable sound recording levels

• waterproof to 100' and shockproof

• mac and windows compatible

• helmet strap included (bike mount sold separately) 

On a side note, in case you're wondering why I'm wearing an Arizona Cardinals cap; because my local team the Cleveland Browns suck (still a expansion franchise) and I'm trying to fool myself into thinking the local temps are similar to that in Arizona right now. I bet the mountain bike trails in Tempe (South Mountain) are spectacular right about now. A man can dream can't he?

Good luck and Happy New Year! - Bob

Win Bob's SWAG #4 - Winner

Austin Powell (Austin Powers?). I'm sure Austin gets this all the time but I couldn't resist. Austin has to be one of the luckiest individuals. Heck Austin, you should go out and purchase a few lottery tickets with the luck you have. This marks the 2nd time Austin has won "Bob's Swag". Since I have NO rules against winning multiple times, the new team bag is on its way to Austin's home address.

My family gaming committee pulled Austin's name from all the eligible entry's out of our official "team hat", as my daughter Rachel did the honors of pulling out the winning piece of paper with Austin's name on it.

Austin wins the cool Trek/VW team bag!! Congrats Austin and thanks for sending me your photo's and participating in "Win Bob's Swag". Special thanks to all that participated and sent me some great action shots.

The next Win Bob's Swag should be within the next couple weeks.

Bob

Win Bob's Swag #4

Check out this cool Trek/VW team gear bag. This is the Mac Daddy of gear bags. Carry your cycling gear around this summer in this bag that has over 4,000 cubic inches of cargo space. This bag features individual zippered pockets for your shoes and helmet (shoes are kept away from your clean clothes), and has a zippered internal pocket that holds your wet or dirty clothes (also keeps them away from your clean duds). Also, inside pockets for water bottles, zippered pockets for racing license, wallet, keys, etc. The bag comes with a padded shoulder strap and retails for $89.99.

Lookin good wearin Bob's Swag

   

Remember my "Win Bob's Swag #2 Contest"? To recap that one: for the best suggestion on a new product idea I would give a new Gary Fisher Wool Jersey, taken right off the back of my buddy Travis Saeler. Well, here's the pictures to prove it.

Travis is pictured on the left flexing his pecks with Ryan O'Dell (check out the OMBC Race Schedule by clicking on Ryan's name) on the right sporting his new jersey. No, I didn't actually take Travis' jersey from him, but rather sent Ryan a brand spankin new one. Looks sharp, doesn't it.

Thanks again to everyone that submitted a comment, we really got some good ideas. I ended up selecting Ryan for his idea on a Fisher head tube badge that would also act as a bottle opener. Hmmm, might we see this on future Fisher 29ers maybe? Time will tell I guess.

Bob

Win Bob's Swag #3 (Winners Selected)

The correct answer to Win Bob's Swag Contest #3 (original post February 08th) was a 2008 Gary Fisher HiFi Race SuperCaliber (anything close I gave full credit). Thanks to everyone that submitted an answer. The pulling house of Myers and Myers (Elizabeth Myers official drawer) in an independent and fully random selection of names drawn from a black Gary Fisher Ball Cap to select our 3 winners. The winners are:

• Pete Digiacomo
• Amanda Sproat
• Chris Martino

The Bontrager Knit Caps will be in the mail shortly to you.

Bob

Win Bob's Swag #3

Want a chance to win this fine Bontrager Knit Cap being modeled here by yours truly?  Here's the deal. I will be awarding a total of "3" Bontrager Knit Caps to who can correctly identify the bike that Dale and Joe (Dale's Bike Shop) are posing with here. Each post that correctly identifies this bike correctly will earn their name in a hat for their name to be drawn as one of the three winners (only 1 correct entry per person).

The contest ends this Friday, February 15th, so get your guess in this week.

Win Bob's Swag #2 Deadline is January 1st

A reminder that "Win Bob's Swag #2" deadline is January 1st, so make sure to get your idea(s) posted by New Years Day.

For all the details refer to prior post of December 14th (same picture of Travis).

I know there's some good idea's out there. Who's going to get this jersey off the back of Travis?

Bob

Win Bob's Swag #2

Hey, want to win the shirt off Travis's back? Yep, nows your chance to own one of these cool retro fisher wool jerseys or the black Trek version. Your choice, a $199 retail item. You read it right, $199 retail. These are ultra cool, me-lino wool that are embroidered and have great details. Don't worry, I won't give you Travis's shirt, but rather a brand spank-in new one of your own (Travis really smells at times; ahh, I'm just kiddin).

What I'm looking for is the best idea for a new product or an improvement of an existing one. Since I'm the Trek rep, if you suggest an improvement to a current product I would strongly suggest it be a Trek, Bontrager or Fisher product. It can be either a accessory or a bike idea.

Put on your thinking caps. The best idea (judged by me) will win the cool swag. The 1st and 2nd runners up may get something cool as well (but cheaper of course). An example of an idea would be: Bring back the Rocket Boy team apparel. This is an idea, but would be a really bad one at that and would not win you any cool swag. I want good idea's.

In order for your idea to be considered, you need to submit a comment to this posting. You do not need to open a typepad account to post a comment. All is needed is your name and email address (I need your email in case you win so I can notify you). If you want to open a typepad account there is no charge to do so (just follow the prompts when posting a comment).

Deadline for your idea is January 1st (so, be the 1st to win SWAG in 2008).

Looking forward to getting great ideas - Bob

Can you tell me what this is?

First person who posts a comment to this thread that can identify this place will win some of Bob's SWAG (actually its a sample I have). Tell me what it is and proximity of where it might be located. Hint: if you attended a OMBC race this year, there's a good chance you might have driven right by this landmark.

You'll win a Bontrager Quick Release MTB Rear Fender which is a $14.99 retail item (hey, I know it's not much, but its the end of the year and my budget is all gone).

Don't email me the answer. You must post in order to win.