raptor-22 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Has the South African mountain bike stage race bubble just burst? RECM, and now NEDBANK. I know a few people looking for partners for variosu stage races and aren't have their front doors beaten down. maybe it has maybe it hasn't. The trail will be there long after the event are gone
Patchelicious Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Does anybody have the Sunday Times article?
Bat Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Has the South African mountain bike stage race bubble just burst? RECM, and now NEDBANK.It's not just mountain biking. MTN for road, and then if you look at rugby, all the big sponsors Absa, and Vodacom are pulling out or reducing their sponsorship money. I am sure other sports are just as effected. This is usually the first sings of economies going into the red. Not good.
jcza Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 Just a question - does this race need a title sponsor to survive?
raptor-22 Posted August 31, 2015 Posted August 31, 2015 the only person who knows won't even talk about why two riders are banned from the event
rouxtjie Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 the only person who knows won't even talk about why two riders are banned from the eventDoesn't need to now does he...owes you, me and this here forum nada.
Squier Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Kinda scary... Was just saying the other day that Berg & Bush is also still without a title sponsor. MTN, RECM, ABSA dropping the Cape Epic and Currie Cup after 2016, etc. However, this could probably just be an "internal" decision by Nedbank. The Exec that was responsible for the Sani sponsorship within Nedbank was a keen cyclist and rode the Race every year. He has now moved into a bigger role within Old Mutual plc. His replacement might not have the same passion for the sport and therefore doesn't see the value. I'm sure Sani2c isn't a cheap sponsorship.
rouxtjie Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Kinda scary... Was just saying the other day that Berg & Bush is also still without a title sponsor. MTN, RECM, ABSA dropping the Cape Epic and Currie Cup after 2016, etc. However, this could probably just be an "internal" decision by Nedbank. The Exec that was responsible for the Sani sponsorship within Nedbank was a keen cyclist and rode the Race every year. He has now moved into a bigger role within Old Mutual plc. His replacement might not have the same passion for the sport and therefore doesn't see the value. I'm sure Sani2c isn't a cheap sponsorship.yea, suspect as much.
Patchelicious Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 We also need to remeber that brand campaigns have a set goal, budget and life span. Corporates don't sponsor cycling as part of their CSI drive (well not always) a lot has to do with brand recognition. Once these campaigns and goals have been achieved, they need to move on.
feetup Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 True but!biking is not cheap ,hence the status drive through upper end brands.If you can spend 50k on a bike (or 3)-we want you banking with us 5 years is not long when looking at other top sponsors in the world of sport.
DIPSLICK Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 True but!biking is not cheap ,hence the status drive through upper end brands.If you can spend 50k on a bike (or 3)-we want you banking with us 5 years is not long when looking at other top sponsors in the world of sport.but TIA
gtr1 Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 Doesn't need to now does he...owes you, me and this here forum nada.I agree. I have it on good authority that there is much more to this story than what appeared in the newspaper. Apparently a book could be written on what went on. Farmer Glen has nothing to gain by giving his view other than starting a who said what battle .
rouxtjie Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 I agree. I have it on good authority that there is much more to this story than what appeared in the newspaper. Apparently a book could be written on what went on. Farmer Glen has nothing to gain by giving his view other than starting a who said what battle .exactly, don't know him personally but based on what he has done for his community, ethic and character there has to be a very good reason to do what he did. Like they say in the classics, actions speak louder than words.
Patchelicious Posted September 1, 2015 Posted September 1, 2015 And it this case there was no action !!Yes, he banned them. He didnt get into a he said she said. He acted.
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