Where to get sponsors?

[Jewbacca]

13 hours ago, Zebra said:

I got sponsorship for a couple of Cape Epics, well, myself and my ride partner; we chose a THEN hip & happening product (yes, CROCS were a ‘thing’!) and then wrote to CROCS owners, met with CROCS owners, and got a not-insignificant sponsorship from them, 2 years running!

What helped ‘sell the sizzle ‘ (Steakhouse analogy!) was that we wore CROCS before and after EVERY stage, had some give-aways, did an interview of two on how -genuinely - CROCS really were the most comfortable thing after feet stuck in riding shoes for +8 hours, AND supremely practical for showering, bike-wash park wear, muddy campsites, the list goes on!
 

So we gave the sponsors a logical REASON to sponsor us, and gave them the coverage that helped sell more CROCS….

WE only placed top 105 & 106, 2 years running, (so not top 40!), but created enough hype  (and laughter), to give our sponsors RETURN ON INVESTMENT. (ROI).

Over to you…

Chris

#influencer

[dasilvarsa]

22 hours ago, Zebra said:

I got sponsorship for a couple of Cape Epics, well, myself and my ride partner; we chose a THEN hip & happening product (yes, CROCS were a ‘thing’!) and then wrote to CROCS owners, met with CROCS owners, and got a not-insignificant sponsorship from them, 2 years running!

What helped ‘sell the sizzle ‘ (Steakhouse analogy!) was that we wore CROCS before and after EVERY stage, had some give-aways, did an interview of two on how -genuinely - CROCS really were the most comfortable thing after feet stuck in riding shoes for +8 hours, AND supremely practical for showering, bike-wash park wear, muddy campsites, the list goes on!
 

So we gave the sponsors a logical REASON to sponsor us, and gave them the coverage that helped sell more CROCS….

WE only placed top 105 & 106, 2 years running, (so not top 40!), but created enough hype  (and laughter), to give our sponsors RETURN ON INVESTMENT. (ROI).

Over to you…

Chris

I live in them CROCS.

The only time I take them off is to go Cycling and for Sleeping

 

[justinafrika]

7 hours ago, dasilvarsa said:

I live in them CROCS.

The only time I take them off is to go Cycling and for Sleeping

 

 

You win.  

 

Edited June 4, 2023 by justinafrika

[dasilvarsa]

1 hour ago, justinafrika said:

 

You win.  

 

You Dirty Boy Sies Man

This is a Clean Forum

Edited June 4, 2023 by dasilvarsa

[Jewbacca]

On 6/4/2023 at 4:05 PM, dasilvarsa said:

I live in them CROCS.

The only time I take them off is to go Cycling and for Sleeping

 

 

[Theunis Pretorius]

Hi Eric, 

I have the same issue, different problem.

I'm seeking sponsorship for the ABSA Cape Epic 2025 and have one week to pay my entry.

The difference is I'm 59 and never will be podium or close contestant. 

Shortend Multi Sponsor-1.pdf

[Zebra]

On 6/4/2023 at 7:28 AM, Jewbacca said:

#influencer

In all truth, we did not KNOW what an influencer was in 2006 - true story!

[AFRICA Wild Child]

You can register on  back a buddy.

[mikkelz]

On 6/4/2023 at 4:05 PM, dasilvarsa said:

I live in them CROCS.

The only time I take them off is to go Cycling and for Sleeping

 

Why limit yourself?! 😜

[quade]

1 event .....then do it for charity 

Raise money from friends and family 

Make it clear part of it is for entry and remainder is for charity 

Set a target you need to get to as a minimum

Make the charity something personal that pulls heart strings and is local .....and one you believe in 

Go large on exposure, chatGPT it to get ideas 

Good luck 

[SamTaylor]

The taps are however unfortunatly running dty all around, whether its for charity, or you are trying to go pro, unless you can offer some sort of serious advantage to a brand or your lucky enough to find an ultruistic backer that really really likes your story, your chances of getting sponsored in the current economy are close to nil

[Ntokozo Mbatha]

Hi my name is ntokozo mbatha I am 16 years old and I live in Soweto and I live with my mom.I love cycling very much but I don't have any money to buy a mountain bike or get to some races I am a very passionate about my training but I leck funding I have produce some good results in some races can anyone please help me in any way 

[Nancy Drew]

On 8/26/2025 at 9:59 PM, Ntokozo Mbatha said:

Hi my name is ntokozo mbatha I am 16 years old and I live in Soweto and I live with my mom.I love cycling very much but I don't have any money to buy a mountain bike or get to some races I am a very passionate about my training but I leck funding I have produce some good results in some races can anyone please help me in any way 

Hi Ntokoza,

Have you tried getting involved with a development team in Soweto? Maybe get in touch with The Soweto Cycling Club or Soweto Cycling Foundation. They used to do great work helping develop young cyclists. I'm not sure if either is still active.

[MORNE1102]

A lot of really "shity Karen" know it all comments here.

The kid obviously just wants to ride the b&b with his mate and get the entry covered, obviously not looking for a Spez factory ride alongside Matt and co boys... 

Bud, Try the charity route or a "ride for a cause" angle. I also suggest thinking smaller, direct communities.. friends, folks, uncles perhaps something like the church, vac work etc. 

[Shebeen]

5 hours ago, MORNE1102 said:

A lot of really "shity Karen" know it all comments here.

The kid obviously just wants to ride the b&b with his mate and get the entry covered, obviously not looking for a Spez factory ride alongside Matt and co boys... 

Bud, Try the charity route or a "ride for a cause" angle. I also suggest thinking smaller, direct communities.. friends, folks, uncles perhaps something like the church, vac work etc. 

3y years later. What happened? @Erik Breedt

[Theunis Pretorius]

I never got a sponsor