GLuvsMtb Posted August 25, 2014 Share I dunno, if say for example the local hardware store sponsored someone surely they would get good bang for their advertising buck if that rider was seen at all the local races thus increasing public awareness/ knowledge of their brand?It is much more news-worthy to have a cyclist who is doing well internationally, even for the local hardware store. Imagine getting onto a podium in France with world-wide TV coverage, a rider thanking his moms and pops hardware store sponsor followed up by a good write-up in national and local papers and a nice mention for Oom Jan en Tannie San se Hardeware. Sure beats a 2 minute slot on a local Cycling magazine show once in a blue moon. jimmycool 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimmycool Posted August 25, 2014 Share It is much more news-worthy to have a cyclist who is doing well internationally, even for the local hardware store. Imagine getting onto a podium in France with world-wide TV coverage, a rider thanking his moms and pops hardware store sponsor followed up by a good write-up in national and local papers and a nice mention for Oom Jan en Tannie San se Hardeware. Sure beats a 2 minute slot on a local Cycling magazine show once in a blue moon. Ja ok. I was just kinda shootin the breeze, offering some ideas (albeit, uninformed ones!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted August 25, 2014 Share Cant answer that question.What was the mandate from their sponsors ? The sponsors interest is quite simple, they start riding bikes and directorship pi$$ away money in to their new found passion, which next year could be hunting, archery or golfing.The riders on the other hand have other plans, it's cushy in cushy land, they have a good fans base and feel like a million bucks when toothless mothers get all excited and swoon over them at the races, they are what we call LEGENDS in THEIR own LUNCBOX.This of course is the prefect place to be, especially when the money comes in.And no, I am not just pointing to one group or team here.Hulle is the k@k bang om geklits the word oorsee. rouxtjie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted August 25, 2014 Share Ja ja ja.. we all know I was speaking of Rourke. Gen, please get with the program, we are not here to educate you all day long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sworks20 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Pssst you seem to know a lot about the pro scene. . Come shed some light on how sponsorship in SA works regarding the lack of SA marathon riders riding in europe. Well if you look at it logically if your company was SA based and your business was in SA would you not think it was logic to have a team promote your company locally as often as they could and as best as they could at all times instead of racing or basing themselves overseas where you will not generate any potential business. Mousea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tromp Posted August 25, 2014 Share Well if you look at it logically if your company was SA based and your business was in SA would you not think it was logic to have a team promote your company locally as often as they could and as best as they could at all times instead of racing or basing themselves overseas where you will not generate any potential business.I have noticed how many of , say . Tdf , MotoGP, F1," adverts " ,are totally lost/wasted on the RSA audience. I think one of the main sponsors of the Tdf is the LCL ( bank ? ) Edited August 25, 2014 by Tromp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousea Posted August 25, 2014 Share Mmm has Stewart not had stage wins at, The Trans Alps and The BC Bike race.... These are sure not in Welkom or Potch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted August 25, 2014 Share Gen, please get with the program, we are not here to educate you all day long. then don't and just ignore me. PS you'll miss me when I am gone. Edited August 25, 2014 by Gen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted August 25, 2014 Share Mmm has Stewart not had stage wins at, The Trans Alps and The BC Bike race.... These are sure not in Welkom or Potch and how long ago was that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted August 25, 2014 Share Mmm has Stewart not had stage wins at, The Trans Alps and The BC Bike race.... These are sure not in Welkom or Potch he does not seem to think too much of them Career highlights: Absa Cape Epic African leader jersey 2007, 2009, Completed 10 x Absa Cape Epics, SA Cross Country Champion 2008, Sani2C Overall Winner 2007, 3 x Sabie Experience overall winner, 2013 Old Mutual Joberg2C Winner Edited August 25, 2014 by Stretch GLuvsMtb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousea Posted August 25, 2014 Share and how long ago was that.Point Being.Where do sponsors WANT their Exposure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sworks20 Posted August 25, 2014 Share Mmm has Stewart not had stage wins at, The Trans Alps and The BC Bike race.... These are sure not in Welkom or Potch Doesnt really count as a win when you doped up now does it. intern 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted August 25, 2014 Share Point Being.Where do sponsors WANT their Exposure Wherever their bragging rights lie. Mousea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen Posted August 25, 2014 Share Wherever their bragging rights lie. Suppose that's it. Mousea 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rock Posted August 25, 2014 Share any comment from GM yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wyatt Earp Posted August 25, 2014 Share any comment from GM yet? Why should he really ?I will not speak on behalf of my BIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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