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posted by RoubaixRider at 11:53 PM on August 12, 2009
UPDATE: DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS IS FRIDAY
SEPT 18TH.
(So, get on it!)
We’re looking for a few good riders. More specifically, we’re looking for a few avid mountain bikers. People who ride a lot, can tell a good story and lead group rides. Riders who respect and are respected by their riding buddies.
These riders are going to be part of something both amazingly fun and bigger than themselves. They will become charter members of the Stumpjumper Trail Crew, and they will get to ride the all-new 2010 Stumpjumper FSR.
The Stumpjumper Trail Crew will go something like this: We will select a handful of people who are great advocates for trail riding and comfortable with websites like Facebook and Twitter. Maybe these people race, but they probably don’t call themselves “racers”. Maybe they build trails. Maybe they don't ride every day, but they definitely ride every chance they get, and they love to share their enthusiasm for riding.
Each of these riders will get a 2010 S-Works Stumpjumper FSR to ride for a year or so, plus the cool swag to go with it: helmet, shoes, gloves, optics, etc. Specialized will provide a place online for the riders to share their epic (no, Stumpjumper) tales of sweet singletrack, post photos and videos, and brag about what a great time they’re having.
A few times a year, we’ll get the Crew together at some incredibly sweet riding location for, well, incredibly sweet rides … on our dime.
Sounds pretty sweet, huh? But you know nothing comes for free. So what’s the price? That depends. Maybe free. We’ll set a sweet bro-deal price for the bike, and these riders won’t have to pay for it until almost a year later (or they could just give it back, but we've ridden this bike, so we're thinking that's unlikely). Plus, over the year, each of these riders will share their stories online and in person, and the more they share, the cheaper their bike will get. If they share a lot, they’ll end up getting the whole thing for free. It’s one of those “everybody wins” situations.
So get on it. Show us you’re the right guy to be on the Crew. The directions: Get on Twitter, and send an @reply to us at @iamspecialized with a link to a blog post you’ve written or a video you’ve recorded that tells us why you’re the right guy for the job. We’ll look through them all and start making selections in a few weeks. We're stoked.
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Comments (94)
04:23 PM on August 13, 2009 UTC caugui wrote:
Can I join this contest from France as well?
08:23 PM on August 13, 2009 UTC RoubaixRider wrote:
we'll take entries from anywhere - so sure, if you're in France, let's hear it. Mais en anglais, d'accord?
09:26 PM on August 13, 2009 UTC tono wrote:
what's the minimum age of the rider?
09:41 PM on August 13, 2009 UTC RoubaixRider wrote:
No minimum age, no maximum age. We're looking for the right riders, whoever they are. It's up to you guys, really. Show us what you've got.
12:34 AM on August 14, 2009 UTC D C wrote:
The Stumpjumper is a really cool bike to ride and ride and ride to explore the on explored..but for me i'd love the chance to ride the 2010 Demo 8 as i hope to race in the Irish DH Championship!!
03:50 AM on August 14, 2009 UTC Alex T wrote:
Can we submit here? Or does it need to be a blog?
04:22 AM on August 14, 2009 UTC Alex T wrote:
hmm TinyURl broke - try this:
http://www.specializedriders.com/blog/484/post/show/2389
06:53 PM on August 14, 2009 UTC RoubaixRider wrote:
Amigos - totally cool to use the blog features of the riders club site to tell us about why you're ideal for this, but you still gotta get on twitter (it's free!) and send the link to @iamspecialized
We don't have a ton of strict rules on this program, but that's one that we do need to stick to, k?. Thanks!
07:22 PM on August 14, 2009 UTC aidan wrote:
so if im only 13 but a good single track rider i could end up being a stunpjumper trail crew member?
07:34 PM on August 14, 2009 UTC aidan wrote:
i have one more question....is this open to canadians aswell? because its not on the canada homepag.
10:23 PM on August 14, 2009 UTC HB_BD wrote:
Yeah, I'm stoked too!!!! This is going to be a long "few weeks"....
04:05 AM on August 15, 2009 UTC ProEdgeBiker wrote:
How can i get in the fun? i'm an avid MTBer(currently ride 09'epic), i'm good with Facebook(Owner of ProEdgeBiker.Com Facebook Fan Page) and LOVE Specialized...
04:07 AM on August 15, 2009 UTC ProEdgeBiker wrote:
o yes, did i mention all of our HD Videos feature only Specialized Epics.. they can be been on YouTube, Facebook and Vholdr... all under ProEdgeBiker.. Just Google the name..
04:07 AM on August 15, 2009 UTC ProEdgeBiker wrote:
It would be cool to have a Stumpy in the MIX!
10:39 AM on August 16, 2009 UTC Calvin Weeks wrote:
I am a avid rider,and trailbuilder from Maine.If I am not working I am riding it or building it. I have a rigid Stumpy and a newer suspension Stumpy so bring it on
02:24 PM on August 19, 2009 UTC Alan Cole wrote:
Cool... My entry is in:
http://tinyurl.com/llz5r7
07:28 AM on August 20, 2009 UTC Brock Cremer wrote:
Check out my entry. Its a little unique with a Stumpjumper song.
http://dropoff.tumblr.com/post/167036674/specialized-trail-crew-entry
07:28 AM on August 20, 2009 UTC Brock Cremer wrote:
Check out my entry. Its a little unique with a Stumpjumper song.
http://dropoff.tumblr.com/post/167036674/specialized-trail-crew-entry
09:34 PM on August 20, 2009 UTC Richard Masoner wrote:
Tweeted my entry to @iamspecialized - a demonstration of my mad social media skillz.
09:35 PM on August 20, 2009 UTC Richard Masoner wrote:
How about that - no a href tags allowed -- http://www.cyclelicio.us/2009/08/i-has-social-media-mad-skillz.html
02:11 AM on August 21, 2009 UTC Mattunderground wrote:
I'm throwing my hat in the ring as well.... www.stumpjumpertrailcrew.com
03:50 AM on August 22, 2009 UTC Richard Masoner wrote:
Dude, Matt, you've totally raised the bar on this! But umm, I can't find your Twitter profile...
03:56 AM on August 22, 2009 UTC Mattunderground wrote:
hehe thanks Richard, my twitter account is @mattunderground
10:53 AM on August 22, 2009 UTC D C wrote:
Checkout the Tour of Ireland it's on @ the moment..
08:43 AM on August 25, 2009 UTC John McCracken wrote:
@iamspecialised ok heres my entry
http://thelonebiker.blogspot.com/2009/08/stumpjumper-trail-crew.html
08:33 PM on August 25, 2009 UTC Liliana Molina wrote:
OK! I see only guys replying to the post ... maybe you guys should also think about offering some ERAs for us, the girls. What do you think?
09:56 PM on August 25, 2009 UTC herb curr wrote:
im interested in the trail crew even tough im new to the sport
02:58 AM on August 31, 2009 UTC Sean Buonanno wrote:
Here we are....
http://www.singletracks.com/forum2/viewtopic.php?t=3682
07:09 PM on September 01, 2009 UTC Sean Buonanno wrote:
Here we go... this link will work.
Why I ride Specialized?
http://www.specializedriders.com/blog/4154/post/show/2450
12:35 AM on September 03, 2009 UTC Andrew Nause wrote:
Write your comment here.
12:41 AM on September 03, 2009 UTC Andrew Nause wrote:
Count me in. Opportunity of a lifetime...check.
http://mtbaction.blogspot.com/2009/09/specialized-trail-crew-application.html
05:00 AM on September 04, 2009 UTC tleopard7 wrote:
I'm your man for the bike for a year. I'll let everyone know what bike is the best and that is SPECIALIZED!
tommy
10:38 PM on September 05, 2009 UTC Patrick Collins wrote:
definitely count me in as well. Not a big twitter fan but i'll do it for an awesome bike. Have a twitter and a facebook. heres my link http://www.specializedriders.com/blog/4177/post/show/2458
10:03 AM on September 11, 2009 UTC Starla Hashimoto wrote:
I'm your dudette for the job! http://starlahashimoto.com/2009/09/why-im-the-right-gal-for-the-job/
10:34 PM on September 11, 2009 UTC Andrew Nause wrote:
I'm like a kid in a candy store. I know applications end Sept 15, but when will you start picking trail crew members?
11:16 PM on September 11, 2009 UTC aaron mcmahon wrote:
where does this start is it in canada manly in alberta?
11:44 PM on September 11, 2009 UTC ephany wrote:
"Show us you’re the right guy to be on the Crew. ": WTH Specialized? Only guys ride MTBs? Excuse me while I go check my calendar and see what year it is.
12:11 AM on September 12, 2009 UTC Chris DeHart wrote:
Hello, this would be a lot of fun. I am a great story teller and by the way have many to tell. I travel often and take my Stumpy with me while on the road. I ride trails all over the South East from GA, Carolinas, VA, TN, KT, IN and other places when I travel. As I tell my friends, I don't leave home with out my Stumpy FSR or my Roubaix. Both bikes make great travel partners and are responsible for me making new friends abroad. When I travel, I often will call other bike shops that I find online through the riders club to locate date/times of rides from those shops. I have met a lot people and really have a network of folks that also enjoy riding that I ultimately found through the riders club online. In fact I will be in Bowling Green, KY Sept. 14th and already have a road ride setup with some friends from the local hospital. That's about it, I have other stories to share if your interested. Later, I'm going ridin!
12:12 AM on September 12, 2009 UTC Joshua McCarrel wrote:
Pick me! Pick me! Ooo, Ooo, Ooo, Pick me! http://tinyurl.com/stumpycrew
12:14 AM on September 12, 2009 UTC Carlos Duboc wrote:
Great stuff.. where should I apply? ... I ride almost every day , I got and Stumjumper 09 comp a year ago and already put 1300 + miles on it. Love it .. great bike. Cheers from Washington - Seattle Issaquah!! and again I dont see where to apply
TXS
12:26 AM on September 12, 2009 UTC Carlos Duboc wrote:
Well here is some of me on the riding network stuff. http://mountainbikes.meetup.com/90/
01:47 AM on September 12, 2009 UTC spliffsto wrote:
Was wondering is Sydney Australia was to far off the map? if not were do i sign up?
09:31 AM on September 12, 2009 UTC donogl wrote:
Hi, i would be interested getting a member of the Trail Crew!
I run a Mountainbike- and Video-Blog about Mountainbiking with a Community, Galerie and more stuff on http://www.ride-downhill.de
Also produce Videos like this one http://www.ride-downhill.de/blog/?p=1162 and visit many races a cros Germany, documenting them in videos etc....
Maybe i could promote in my portal your Products and the new Stumpi well!
Would be great to hear from you!
Best regards
Christoph
02:15 PM on September 12, 2009 UTC cavall de ferro wrote:
Hi, I'm from Barcelona. I have a mtb blog http//:corriolsepics.blogspot.com. And I'm and avid rider. I'm in a facebook. And last year I ride my bike in andorra, uk, alps and catalonia were i life.
05:08 PM on September 12, 2009 UTC mtbikingca wrote:
Write your comment here.
05:11 PM on September 12, 2009 UTC mtbikingca wrote:
I am totally your guy for the Trail Crew. I've been riding for year and love to mountain bike. I like to consider myself an advocate for mountain biking. I run a website called www.mtbiking.ca which is an online resource for mountain bikers in Canada. I also run a mountain bike program at the school where I teach. I really enjoy the mountain bike program at the school because the students involved tend to be the ones not involved in the "school team" sports. I have been a member of the IMBA for many years and volunteer/promote many of their trail work days. I believe that I would be the ideal person to be on your Trail Crew. I was really into racing when I first got into the sport but now I race only a few events a year. I try to choose the more relaxed event with a festival feel to them. To me that is what riding is all about having a good time and riding with other mountain bikers. Thank you for the opportunity to apply to be on the trail crew!
05:53 PM on September 12, 2009 UTC Andres Ruiz wrote:
is the dateline the 18th or the 15th? Twitter says the 15th and here it says the 18th. I just found out about this and I want to make sure I submit my application.
06:30 PM on September 12, 2009 UTC Antonio Vidales wrote:
It´s, posible to participate, from Mexico, I live in a litle city with many places to ride in the forest, I have a Specialiced XC, I am 34 year old, if it´s a posibilitiy please let me know. Thanks.
09:25 PM on September 12, 2009 UTC chathamsolutions wrote:
Check out my blog:
www.AllYouHaveToDoIsAsk.com
Friend me on FB: AllYouHaveToDoIsAsk
CHOOSE ME for the 2010 S-Works Stumpy FSR!!!!! I'll make a great team member.
12:19 AM on September 13, 2009 UTC Woody wrote:
I tweeted a video blog from my facebook, so I hope you checked it out... single speed, clipped in, 1 handed while video recording the GF!! I can visualize myself flying on a stumpy and then the GF can record me.
02:32 AM on September 13, 2009 UTC Leah Polcyn wrote:
Can I use facebook to apply since I don't have twitter?
06:28 AM on September 13, 2009 UTC E-Heinz wrote:
I`m from Germany, the northern region of Bavaria. www.figera.de is our HP.
Now I´m riding a 2008 epic but I´, looking for a 09 SJ 29er to ride marthon, cc, and a lot of fantastic trails in our region.
11:16 PM on September 13, 2009 UTC RUSSELL PAULSON wrote:
Please sign me up, for I am Specialized. I currently ride an '07 FSRXC Pro that is truly a wonderful bike. http://twitter.com/home
02:49 AM on September 14, 2009 UTC RUSSELL PAULSON wrote:
Local Ride in Rockford, IL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpYRZqqNAbU
Did I mention, sign me up for the trail crew?
02:16 PM on September 14, 2009 UTC Bobby Redfern wrote:
I'm ready to be on the Trail Crew!!
http://thebred.com/?p=3
http://bit.ly/Db5kj
05:05 PM on September 14, 2009 UTC Ycm wrote:
Hi,
Can we apply via facebook?
05:33 PM on September 14, 2009 UTC Racer X wrote:
Ready to guide you in Santa Cruz! Let me know when you are ready to ride!
06:05 PM on September 14, 2009 UTC Antonio Vidales wrote:
Again, from de world capital of avocados, how can I apply to be a member of the team, I wil love to ride the new SJ.
07:29 PM on September 14, 2009 UTC ranga wrote:
hi can i jin this contest from new zealand
07:40 PM on September 14, 2009 UTC ranga wrote:
sorry cant spell can i join this contest from new zealand
07:40 PM on September 14, 2009 UTC ranga wrote:
where do i entre
08:30 PM on September 14, 2009 UTC Paul Wiklanski wrote:
What a great opportunity! It would be fantastic to be a part of the Trail Crew.
I'm on Twitter but can't seem to be able to send you a reply with a link to the blogs I'd submit for consideration so instead I am posting the links here; these are some general riding posts but I can certainly post more about some of the fabulous trail rides here, from the Michigander 6 Day to the Iceman and more but for now, I hope you enjoy!
http://paulschelseamusings.blogspot.com/2009/09/his-last-ride.html
http://paulschelseamusings.blogspot.com/2009/07/last-night.html
http://paulschelseamusings.blogspot.com/2009/07/its-few-days-early-but-for-me-months-of.html
http://paulschelseamusings.blogspot.com/2009/07/last-nights-ride.html
02:11 AM on September 15, 2009 UTC Joshua McCarrel wrote:
Dude Paul, go to tinyurl.com and shorten your links. That's why you can't put them in your tweet. It's easy enough, I read earlier that they will only accept entries via Twitter. Do I get extra points for coaching the competition?
12:33 PM on September 15, 2009 UTC Ycm wrote:
Hi I do not know why I can't do it via the twitter could you please register me for Greece !
http://groups.google.com/group/banzai-mtb-club/web/banzai-mtb-club-intro-page
05:24 PM on September 15, 2009 UTC Frans van den Eeckhout wrote:
I realy want to test the new stumpjumper.
09:21 PM on September 15, 2009 UTC gronaldo wrote:
http://get-fitter.blogspot....
Nick de Meyer twitter id gronaldo
stumpjumpers are the way forward and always will be
N
04:43 AM on September 16, 2009 UTC Jerry Gray wrote:
Can we use Facebook?
01:37 PM on September 16, 2009 UTC modesto elias wrote:
I'm a 40 year old 6foot 230lb father of 2 ,I have been riding a stumpjumper comp 09 for 9 months ,before that I have had other company rides but this bike has proven to handle anything I throw at it ,I live in south Florida so there are not to many places to ride but I get out everyday to apark near me that has a big MB following,I have met a lot of new people and not to mention all the pounds I have lost about 58 ld . Anyway just wanted to put my hat in the ring,thanks
01:38 AM on September 17, 2009 UTC tweezer wrote:
Finally some one takes a look at the guys on the front lines. I’ve been trail building in one area (18+ miles of singletrack) for a little over 10 years now on property fought for and one from the City of Mission Texas. The club I founded (www.missiontrails.org) has a great membership, active forum, with a bunch of folks who are always eager to help with events, community service projects, and advocating cycling as an awesome sport for the whole family. Check out our forum my handle is "tweezer" also consider viewing Part one of our clubs race video, on our video page. "4 hours of cactus". Im all for the sport and have never made a nickel off the club our any of our events. every penny goes toward maintaining the trails and our club site. We have a large membership and actively host many kinds of cycling events for the surrounding communities. Our race team “Cactus Cruzers” is over 60 members strong. And though mostly weekend warriors a few are top contenders. Most of my money goes into the club so not much is left for fancy bikes like the one you suggest. Will investing in me bring you equal returns? That my friends, is easily guaranteed. Thanks for giving the average Joe a chance to be recognized for their efforts.
02:13 PM on September 17, 2009 UTC J Friedrich wrote:
This is a great opportunity to do some great rides and (more importantly) contribute to the Montana mountain bike community. It's why I ride: http://bit.ly/6BBvC
03:18 PM on September 17, 2009 UTC LO wrote:
How I wish this can extend across the Asian countries as I am from the Philippines.
08:18 PM on September 17, 2009 UTC mvivas wrote:
don't have twitter... live in venezuela and definately up for the challenge.!!!! tooons of great tracks in this country, sign me up!!!!
04:05 PM on September 18, 2009 UTC Cole59 wrote:
Hey, I replied with an app on Twitter, but I don't see the post (from @ccole59), here is my blog address with my app just in case, I put an @replay in on 9/14 and 9/18. http://corvallismountainbiking.blogspot.com/
05:27 PM on September 18, 2009 UTC tweezer wrote:
Im all setup. Hopefully the gate keepers for this most excellent project can give us late comers a couple more days to figure out how to direct club members to "follow" my tweets.
05:31 PM on September 18, 2009 UTC tweezer wrote:
Check out the video of a few club members riding Saltillo Mexico. 3 trails linked by old roads. All were down hill! You wont see me as Im wearing the headcam on the ride. great fun!
#vidly http://vid.ly/adPr
05:38 PM on September 18, 2009 UTC tweezer wrote:
Doh! I dont think it's playing like it is on my twitter page.
Oh, by the way our trail head recieves more than 100 visits a day 7 days a week. And it's not the same folks over and over. They all should be on specialized bikes right?
09:32 PM on September 18, 2009 UTC jesse Bogdanovich wrote:
Hi Guys, made it last min, am on twitter.com/TheSBiketester and its Friday the 18th.
Please pick me! I will do when ever it takes to be a tester for that sweet 2010 S-Works Stumpjumper FSR.
I will travel the world with that bike and take pictures and put them up of you pick me. Thanks, Jesse
09:58 PM on September 18, 2009 UTC Martyn Pearce wrote:
Hey I want to be in. Check twitter http://twitter.com/MartynPearce and my blog http://onyabike-martyn.blogspot.com/.
02:31 AM on September 19, 2009 UTC RUSSELL PAULSON wrote:
Well the deadlines upon us, now we have to ride and wait. The description says weeks to decide ( I think it will be measured in life-times), thats a long time not to get any sleep. I think this is more thrilling than any lottery or contest. Just imagine getting rewarded for doing what we all love to do, ride and talk about riding. I think the only thing that could be better is to be part of the testing team and getting paid to ride and talk about riding. So to all of us I say good luck and happy trails, just try to keep the sunny side up!
05:29 AM on September 19, 2009 UTC Bonni Koerner wrote:
Okay...what about the ladies here? I think you need to have at least one on the team...huh? See my blog....http://bonbonrider.blogspot.com/
01:25 PM on September 19, 2009 UTC Tom Hammerquist wrote:
Please please please let me try out your Stumpjumper! It's my birthday!!
06:38 PM on September 19, 2009 UTC Dakota Plesa wrote:
I have been having a lot of computer problems so I hope this made it through on twitter.
http://www.specializedriders.com/blog/4271/post/show/2523
I apologize for it being late.
01:36 AM on September 21, 2009 UTC tweezer wrote:
I keep having these recurring dreams.... about riding a new, awesome, 2010 stumpjumper! ;)
01:43 AM on September 21, 2009 UTC tweezer wrote:
Check out our club forum and who "shares" 99% of the several hundred members post in the hundreds. Notice mine is in the thousands! I also do all the video's for the site. If i get a bike. I'll definately earn the "for free" opportunity as my cycling addiction results in 7 day a week posting and info gathering!
www.missiontrails.org
01:44 AM on September 21, 2009 UTC tweezer wrote:
Please excuse the "look at me" rambling. Just trying to keep the gods at Specialized looking my way!
05:14 AM on September 21, 2009 UTC danray wrote:
DON'T READ THIS BLOG!!!!
http://julioandesteban.blogspot.com/
03:07 AM on September 22, 2009 UTC tweezer wrote:
I just uploaded a couple pics and club event flyers to my journal. Do my twitter followers see this?
03:38 AM on September 23, 2009 UTC catnash wrote:
Oh dear I missed this one, lol.
04:36 AM on September 25, 2009 UTC fritman wrote:
Missed out on applying in time, but happy to take rides out on my own Stumjumper. Already doing for the store I work in so happyto do it.
05:38 PM on September 27, 2009 UTC tweezer wrote:
lot'sa controversy over unauthorized changes at the trails. Over a thousand views: http://www.missiontrails.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=1943
01:48 AM on September 30, 2009 UTC Xandei wrote:
I missed it too but here is my site anyway http://www.xandei.com check out the mtb trail section for trail map and photos.
07:19 PM on September 30, 2009 UTC RUSSELL PAULSON wrote:
To all that got contacted congrats on being selected or put on the short list. Maybe next time the rest of us will get the opportunity. Make sure to let us all know what the experience is like. I am sure we will all grin with envy.
Russ
11:26 PM on October 03, 2009 UTC tweezer wrote:
Please forgive me for falling short on the twitter uploads. The guy type you identify has to stay on top of all the work he does. The trails, the politics, etc. keep me very very busy. We are just recieving from the city access to several hundred more acres and much time is spent flagging the new areas for trail development. Do know though if I do meet the profile of the guy you want. i can push specialized very well at our site. I make all the vids, and many many specialized bikes are ridden by our riders. By the way on our "links" page i have been advertising your company for many years. No cost, no charge, my pleasure! Do you want to be the only bike at our site? sponsor me with a bike!
Check with the bike stores here that sell your bike. All the store owners know me very well. You need to do this guys! Sure, we are mountain bikers without mountains down here but the love of the sport is 24\7 Just do it! I know Im way way out of your way down here however we got lot'sa folks buying bikes! And a bunch a already Specialized! Capture more of the market by investing in me and my club!
11:30 PM on October 03, 2009 UTC tweezer wrote:
Doh! just read the post which came before mine. Guess it's all over! Oh well it was a lottery ticket kinda thing anyway! Back to building trails! It was a fun thought!