What do sponsors expect - Triathlon Week

10-20-2004, 08:29 AM

I was daydreaming about trying to line up a sponsor, mostly for ego. I
had a couple minor sponsors when I roadraced motorcycles but have no
idea what it's like in this sport.

I'm definitely not a front runner and I'd probably whore myself out for
a few Gu packs and the chance to name drop a sponsor. Anyone know what
tri sponsors expect and what they give in return?
Eric

10-21-2004, 03:25 PM

Eric <[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]> wrote in message news:<RCudd.2149$[Only registered and activated users can see links. ]>...
> I was daydreaming about trying to line up a sponsor, mostly for ego. I
> had a couple minor sponsors when I roadraced motorcycles but have no
> idea what it's like in this sport.
>
> I'm definitely not a front runner and I'd probably whore myself out for
> a few Gu packs and the chance to name drop a sponsor. Anyone know what
> tri sponsors expect and what they give in return?
> Eric

I would not waste my time - sponsors give free product - (Big deal) I
used to get 50-100 Gu's per year - i guess it is cool to get free
stuff not i would not work too hard to get it - The so-called sponsors
just want someone who has some decent results from the previous year.

When i hear triathletes talk about their sponsors it just makes me
laugh because I know all they are getting is free stuff that is worth
about nothing. If you could get a bike or wheels - now we are talking
- but until you are top ten at Kona, those aren;t possible.