Registration Open Now
Get the best prices by signing up early at BikeReg. Registration closes at midnight Thursday, June 18!
Fisher Farm Shootout
First Race Thursday, May 14! Registration now open for all six races in this fun new Thursday night series.
For the Love of the Sport
Check out all the great races in the 2009 Kenda Cup East:
May 31: Bump & Grind, Birmingham, AL
June 5: The Hoo-Ha!, Massanutten, VA
June 21: Cowbell Summer Solstice
Aug 7-9: Snow Shootout, Mt. Snow. VT
Aug 14-16: Yankee Clipper, Windham, NY
More Great Races
Fools Gold Mountain Bike Races & Festival
1st Annual Pisgah Mountain Bike Stage Race
Cowbell Challenge Inc, is a proud member of
Gotta have more Cowbell, baby!
And to make sure mountain bikers from around the country get their
wish, we're continually looking for great sponsors. Sponsors of the
Cowbell Challenge get links on this really awesome website, lots
of announcements on race day, discounted registrations, a place on
the highly coveted Cowbell T-shirt, and most important, great exposure....
the mountain biking demographic can't be beat, and the Charlotte/Lake Norman area is fast
becoming THE place to be.... Racers, team supporters, fans just keep
coming back for more Cowbell baby, and so should you!
Cowbell Challenge offers sponsorship packages tailored specifically to your promotional and marketing goals, and we're happy to meet with you to discuss ways to make the most of this opportunity. Remember, Cowbell Challenge is a 501(c)3 non profit organization, so your sponsorship is tax deductible and has impact that goes far beyond race day.
Stats
Here are some reasons why smart companies are looking to mountain biking for reach and results:
- 1 in 5 Americans aged 16 and older cycle regularly.
- Mountain biking adds $26 billion to the American economy annually.
- In the Southeastern US, mountain biking contributes $11.3 billion to the economy, supports 135,000 jobs and generates more than $1.6 billion in annual state/federal tax revenues.
- Average mountain bike enthusiast is male, 32 years of age with a median income of $75,000.
- More than 35 percent of cyclists are married with children.
- The typical mountain biker owns two or more bikes with an average retail price of over $2,000.
- Women comprise 55 percent of recreational riders/spectators.
- Cyclists are eco-aware and socially responsible consumers, who search for quality in products/services they purchase.
-Statistics from IMBA, Shimano American Corporation and the Outdoor Industry Foundation
Cowbel participants have come from 22 states and two foreign countries. They represent engaged, educated, and loyal consumers who believe in the sponsors who support their sport. Check out our other great sponsors like LOMAX, Kenda, Hammer Nutrition and more. Download the sponsorship information, drop us a line via email, and we'll help you become part of the race for the bell.
