RoadBike Magazine - Much thanks from Rock the Gear!

AT the Dealer Expo this past February, I had the opportunity to meet Steve Lita, Editor of RoadBike Magazine. Without a doubt this man has a strong belief in what Rock the Gear stands for. Without hesitation, Steve offered to help in any way the publication could.  Less than a week later, he was emailing me for images to use as advertisements in the mag.  Unbelieveable how quickly he came through. Sometimes it is hard to find people who actually do what they say they are going to do, but Steve made it seem easy as pie. Sure enough, I got my issue of RoadBike in the mail on Friday and he even mentioned the campaign in his monthly column. A HUGE thank you goes out to the entire team at RoadBike for believing in the message we are trying to spread. 

Please take a moment to visit the site, pick up an issue at your local newsstand, or even grab a subscription to the publication that encompasses the meaning of, “For riders, by riders.”

http://www.RoadBikeMag.com

Thanks again RoadBike!

Brittany

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Rock the Gear’s First Contest of the Year!

Hey people!

So, it’s official, the NEW season has begun, because… yep, you guessed it, all the NEW GEAR is out and ready for you to drool over, hope for, and dream about rocking!  I have already picked out all my “WANTED” new pieces, and there’s still a few oldies-but-goodies that make my top 10 all-time favorite list.  But enough about me and my picks....

WE WANNA KNOW WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT THE SPRING 2009 GEAR!

Every company has or is in the process of posting all their new pieces on their respective websites.  Here’s the deal: we want you to go online window shopping.  Make a list of your top 5 favorite new things out there.  ANYTHING GOES regardless of brand or riding-style affiliation.  Whether you have seen the gear in person or just in pictures, we want to hear about your initial gut reactions (and so do the gear companies, trust me)!  All we ask is that you only include PROTECTIVE APPAREL, no fashion items please.  Helmets, jackets, boots, gloves, pants, eye protection, and even stunt/race armor.... we wanna see it all. 

If your “SPRING 2009 TOP 5” list is chosen as the winner, you will win ONE OR MORE of the items in your list! The winner will be chosen at random, and in no way will your chance of winning be affected by the items you choose to include in your list.

We will be accepting and posting your “Spring 2009 Top 5” lists in a brand-new section of the website through March 15th, 2009.  Any lists received after the deadline will be posted, but not included in the contest/giveaway.  We will announce and notify the winner on April 1st, 2009 (and no, kids, this is NOT an early April Fool’s joke).

To enter, fill out the contact form on the CONTACT page - make sure to include all the required information, your email address, and your “SPRING 2009 TOP 5” list. Your top 5 list must include a url/link to each piece of gear you have chosen, so everyone can check out your choices! 

For an example of what your entry should look like, and to see what I have chosen this Spring, CLICK HERE, or simply click “read more” at the bottom of this blog.

Get out there, go shopping, and let us know WHAT YOU LOVE this season!

Happy Hunting,

Brittany

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New Video: SOLDIERS OF THE STREETS

Hey everyone,

Neil Cotter put together this amazing video to show all of you what can happen… even on a cruiser.  We are soldiers of the streets, dress accordingly. See if you can spot the riders who are rocking the gear, and which ones are taking big risks. Thanks for watching, and thanks to Neil and his videographer Nick Sgroi for all their hard work.

Visit Neil on his myspace page, let him know what you think about how he Rock the Gear.

NEIL COTTER’S MYSPACE PAGE, CLICK HERE

-Brittany

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New Year, Same Message

Hey everyone!

I have chosen 3 emails to share with you all. I recieved them last year, but they sum up EXACTLY why I will never quit saying, “ROCK THE GEAR,” and urge riders to visit this site. Even when people laugh at my scars when someone asks what happened to my arms and legs, or think that my story will fizzle out and stop making an impact....  I have daily reminders why I will never ride unprotected, my scars being only half of them, the rest come from total strangers who make my cause worth fighting for. Thanks for giving me a reason to wake up and do it all over again!

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We have a new banner!

Hey everyone!

We have a new banner for you all to copy and paste anywhere on your myspace pages, facebook pages, in comments, blogs, bulletins, forum threads, emails, anywhere!  It includes our mission statement so anyone who sees it will know what we are all about!  Even if it’s the only thing you can do to help start a riot, it makes a huge difference!  Here is a preview of the banner:

Also, keep you eyes open for a few new additions to the site this week, including the TESTIMONIALS section and a NEW VIDEO from Neil Cotter!

Thanks again for all your support!

Brittany

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