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Sponsor Benefits
Download the Sponsor Brochure for more information about the sponsor benefits. You will need the FREE Adobe Reader to view the brochure.
Bicycle racing is one of the most celebrated sports worldwide. In addition to Lance Armstrong, many other Americans have reach superstar levels in this sport. All American racing super- stars started their racing careers with a team JUST LIKE TPC. Would you like to be able to say "I knew them when..." or "I was responsible for their success"? Besides bragging rights, there are many other reasons for getting involved.
- Be part of an organization that utilizes a professional point system for Sponsorship benefit distribution (no politics with your money).
- Affiliate yourself with a health-conscious sport.
- Exposure through a team whose members win state, regional, and national titles.
- Increased exposure in Nevada, Southern California, Arizona, Utah and nationwide.
- Network with other like-minded business people.
- Use your sponsorship to create customer goodwill and company credibility.
- Support you customers. Most racers are very active in the community, spreading the word of those who support them.
- Help up-and-coming riders become sucessful racers.
- Help dedicated racers realize their potential and achieve their goals.
- Watch TPC racers advance to pro racers (men, women, juniors and masters).
- Help keep youth focused on a constructive and healthy pastime.
- Tax writeoff (consult your CPA for tax advise).
- Experience great Karma!
Primary Sponsorships
Cash and/or In Kind. Requires 50% in cash for all Platinum benefits. 0ne-year sponsorship. Ask about multiple-year discounts.
- Premium logo placement on front & back of Team Uniform Jersey (your logo on over 200 moving billboards).
- Primary mention of company during Tour De France television commercials.
- Primary logo placement on Team website (with product/service decriptions and large advertisement).
- Link to your website from Team website (for shopping, referrals, etc.).
- Primary coverage in Newsletter (product/service spotlight, free ad).
- Primary logo placement on Team T-Shirts.
- Logo placement on all publicity materials for team sponsored events.
- Banner display at major Team parties and sponsored events.
- Large framed Team photo.
- The use of the team in one photo shoot or commercial "with proper notification".
- Racer Meet & Greet for corporate events (based upon racer availability and proper notification).
- Two Team Uniform Jerseys and two Team Uniform pair of shorts, six Team T-Shirts.
- Special pricing with other sponsors (i.e. special discounts at Pro Cyclery Bike shop, special wholesale pricing on resort lodging, cruises, tour packages, and more).
- Race Report emails.
- Team social event invitations.
- Team training and education event invitations.
- VERY, VERY, VERY good Karma!
Cash and/or In Kind. Requires $3,000 in cash for all Gold benefits. 0ne-year sponsorship. Ask about multiple-year discounts.
- Large logo placement on sides, butt, or leg of Team Uniform Jersey (your logo on over 200 moving billboards).
- Mention of Company during Tour De France Television commercials.
- Premium logo placement on Team website (with product/service decriptions and advertisement).
- Link to your website from Team website (for shopping, referrals, etc.).
- Premium coverage in Newsletter (product/service spotlight, free ad).
- Logo placement on Team T-Shirts.
- Logo placement on all publicity materials for team sponsored events.
- Large framed Team photo.
- The use of the team in one photo shoot or commercial "with proper notification".
- One Team Uniform Jersey and one Team Uniform pair of shorts, four Team T-Shirts.
- Special pricing with other sponsors (i.e. special discounts at Pro Cyclery Bike shop, special wholesale pricing on resort lodging, cruises, tour packages, and more).
- Race Report emails.
- Team social event invitations.
- Team training and education event invitations.
- VERY, VERY good Karma!
Cash and/or In Kind. Requires $1,000 in cash for all Silver benefits. 0ne-year sponsorship. Ask about multiple-year discounts.
- Medium logo placement on both shoulders, upper chest, or back pockets of Team Uniform Jersey.
- Medium logo placement on Team website (with product/service decriptions and advertisement).
- Link to your website from Team website (for shopping, referrals, etc.).
- Coverage in Newsletter (product/service spotlight, free ad).
- Logo placement on Team T-Shirts.
- Logo placement on all publicity materials for team sponsored events.
- Large framed Team photo.
- One Team Uniform Jersey and one Team Uniform pair of shorts, two Team T-Shirts.
- Special pricing with other sponsors (i.e. special discounts at Pro Cyclery Bike shop, special wholesale pricing on resort lodging, cruises, tour packages, and more).
- Race Report emails.
- Team social event invitations.
- Team training and education event invitations.
- VERY good Karma!
Cash and/or In Kind. Requires $500 in cash for all Bronze benefits. 0ne-year sponsorship. Ask about multiple-year discounts.
- Small logo placement on Team website (with small product/service decriptions and advertisement).
- Link to your website from Team website (for shopping, referrals, etc.).
- Mention in Newsletter.
- Logo placement on Team T-Shirts.
- Large framed Team photo.
- One Team Uniform Jersey and one Team T-Shirt.
- Special pricing with other sponsors (i.e. special discounts at Pro Cyclery Bike shop, special wholesale pricing on resort lodging, cruises, tour packages, and more).
- Race Report emails.
- Good Karma!
Cash only. This newly added level is available for sponsors wishing to donate cash or cash prizes based on race results/ rider performance. This is a flexible and personal way to support Team Pro Cyclery.
- Placement on web site.
- Acknowledgement from the stage at Team Pro Cyclery sponsored events.
- Other quid-pro-quo negotiable based on value of cash prize.
As with all successful athletes, TPC athletes must utilize the best available training techniques and equipment. This requires an enormous amount of time and MONEY. In addition to the very expensive equipment (approx. $7,000.00 per bike), TPC racers must follow many very strict disciplines. To continue to win, here is a list of some of the many items necessary. Your contributions will result in equitable exposure.
- Nutritional Supplements
- Bike Shoes
- Bike Gloves
- Sunglasses
- Sun Screen
- Gear Bags
- Hats (Your Logo Hats Are Welcome)
- Chiropractors
- Massage Therapist
- Sports Doctor
- Health Food Discounts
- New Bike Sponsorship (party, raffle giveaway)
- Race Team RV (great advertising for your RV rental business)
- Race Warm-up Canopy (your logo proudly displayed)
Special Benefit Sponsorships are very high profile sponsorship opportunities where your contributions are used for specific purposes. These Sponsorship opportunities provide additional exposure and are featured in the Team Recruiting Brochures nationwide. In addition to this extra exposure, Sponsors of these Featured Sponsorships will receive Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze benefits consistent with the financial value of the cash and/or prizes given.
- Podium Cash Sponsorships (1st through 10th place Cash prizes. Several to choose from, based on availability).
To be paid after each race. Presented by sponsoring company during photo session using oversized check with your company logo.
- Overall Top Points Earner Sponsorship
This Sponsorship provides the highest TPC Points earner with cash and prizes.
- 3-Month Coach Sponsorship (Highest Team Points earner)
This Sponsorship provides the Team member with the highest "Team" Points with a professional coach for 3-months ($675.00 commitment for each desired quarter, ask for full year discount price).
- Social Event Sponsorships (Holiday Party, Tour de France Party, Pre-Race Season, Post-Race Season).
Levels include Presenting sponsor, Associate Sponsor, Entertainment Sponsor, etc.).
- Most Podium Wins for the Season
This Sponsorship provides cash or prizes to the top five TPC racers with the most race wins for the season.
- Fitness Evaluations (VO2 Max, Resting Metabolic Rate, etc.)
This Sponsorship allows TPC athletes to receive important athlete fitness testing. (Cash or the facilities to complete the testing).
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