2008 Sponsorship Proposal

Contents

3 Introduction2

4 Who is HUB RACING?

5 Roster & Results

6 City Bikes Criterium

7 Sponsors

8 Cycling Sponsorship & Demographics

9 Major Media and

Promotional Accomplishments

10 Sponsorship Levels

11 Conclusion

Introduction

Thank you for taking the time to review the 2008

Hub Racing Sponsorship Proposal. The purpose of

this proposal is to introduce ourselves and show

how sponsorship can benefit you.

Cycling is a great opportunity to generate

advertising exposure, increased public interest and

an enhanced public image through the sponsorship

of a professional cycling team.

Hub Racing is an organization which offers

involvement in a complete program that promotes

cycling and a clean healthy lifestyle.

Partnership with a respected, global company

such as yours will strengthen our success, while

promoting your brand across the U.S. The following

program offers an exciting concept and a very

promising opportunity.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Shawn Blumenfeld

Team Director

bega@hubracing.com

(202) 345-1177

Who is HUB Racing?

“Hub Racing” is a Washington DC based USA Cycling

club dedicated to the fielding of an elite international

women’s road racing team as well as promotion of

cycling events in the National Capital Region.

The long list of individual championships held by Hub

Racing’s elite women riders includes three National

Champions from three different continents.

Hub racing also fields a messenger racing team

that has won 14 Cycle Messenger World and

Continental Championships.

Hub Racing hosts Washington DC’s only bicycle

race, the City Bikes Criterium, held for the past four

years at RFK Stadium.

Hub Racing is a proud supporter of the Doug

Gordon Memorial Easter Seals Fund as well as

being the ride leaders for WABA community rides.

2007 Team Roster

Top 25 in National Racing Calender Team Standings

Top 10 Team Standing in USA Criterium Series

2007 New Zealand National ChampionshipsSilver Medal - Time Trial (Dale Tye)

2007 USA Criterium Series5th Place Overall in Series (Jenette Williams)

2007 International Cyclig Classic3rd Place Overall (Jenette Williams)

2007 International Cyclig ClassicStage win - Whitnall Park (Jenette Williams)

2005 Univest Grand Prix1st place (Leeane Manderson)

2005 Bethesda Grand Prix: 1st place (Leeanne Manderson)

2005 Track NationalsQualifier (Nicole Raspa) 2005 City Bikes RFK Criterium1st place (Brooke O’Connor)

2005 Super Week3rd place GC (Brooke O’Connor)

2005 US Criterium National Championship: 12 Place (Brooke O’Connor)

2005 Tour of Sommerville9th Place (Sheba Farrin)

2005, 2006, & 2007 Race Results

Sheba Farrin

2003 American Criterium Series

Winner and 3 time Cycle

Messenger World Champion

Brooke O’Connor

2-time Massachusetts State Criterium

Champion

Becky Broeder

2004 Tour De Toona

Most Aggressive Rider

Rebecca Jones

2001 British National

Champion, 25-mile

Team Time Trial

Cory Bemis 1996

District 20 Criterium Champion

Krystal Jeffs

Dale Tye

2-time New Zealand National Time Trial

Champion

Michele Bote 2-time

Pennsylvania State Best All Around

Rider

Nicole Raspa

2003 Espoirs 500m

National Champion

Leeanne Manderson

2003 Australian National Champion

Flying 200m Tandem and

Former World Record Holder

Hosted by HUB RACING, the City Bikes Criterium is

Washington DC’s only annual bicycle race. In 2006

and 2007 the race boasted a $5000 purse in the

Women’s Pro event.

The race is held on the Grand Prix Race Course

at historic RFK Stadium originally designed for the

Grand Prix Auto race series.

Begun in 2003 as part of the North American Cycle

Courier Championships, the City Bikes Criterium is

now a Show Case event on the MABRA calendar.

The City Bikes Criterium attracts racers from all

over the country and features one of the largest

prize lists in the region.

Portions of proceeds from the race are donated to

the Doug Gordon Memorial Easter Seals Fund and

the race serves as a platform for WABA, the local

bicycling advocacy organization.

City Bikes RFK Criterium

HUB RACING Sponsors

Asylum Bar & LoungeAdams Mogan, Washington DC

City Bikes Bike ShopAdams Mogan, Washington DC

Chevy Chase, Maryland

MB Cycling CoachingAustralia

WABA-Washington Area Bicyclist Association

Washington, DC

Cannondale Bicycles

Bell Helmets

Serfas Cycling Products

Timbuk2 Messenger Bags

Bryson-Webb Web ServicesWashington, DC

Easton Bicycle Components

Salsa Bicycle Components

The Reef RestaurantAdams Mogan, Washington DC

Results Gym

Boundless

Drinkmore Water

SAAB/Salomon

Cycling Sponsorship Benefits

Increase Company Visibility

Cycling is a unique opportunity for increased

corporate identification, exposure and brand

awareness.

Entertain Key Customers

Target preferred customers by encouraging

participation in races in select target markets, you

can leverage team relationship and offerings.

Entertain Clients, Employees, etc.

Reward top talent by involving team members in

employee events, give-always, etc. Also include

community partnerships and customer activities.

Create a Positive Image in the Community

A study conducted by Georgia Tech showed that the

Tour of Georgia attracted over 748,000 spectators.

A True Year Long Promotion

Professional cycling runs from January to

December. Depending on budget,

Value

Pro cycling is one of the best values in arena of

International professional sports.

Cycling is...

One of the most popular and fastest grow-ing sports in the USA and the second most popular recreational activity in the world.

65 million people attend professional cy-cling events annually

90 million cyclists & enthusiasts in the U.S. Including six million bicycle commuters in U.S.

Leisure Cyclists

85% are between the ages of 25-54

63% are between the ages of 25 and 44

55% are male 45% are female

63% are professional managers

90% have attended college

39% have post-graduate degrees

52% rate their brand loyalty as high

Median household income is $80,000

Cycling Demographics

Events

-50+ race days

Race Results

Victories

Team and Performance Awards

General Classification (GC) Results

Podium Finishes (1st – 5th)

Spectators (Live at Event)

Major National or International Event

30,000+ persons

National (NRC/UCI) Event

5000+ persons

Regional Event

500+ persons

Media Coverage

Television/Radio Coverage

Photographic Images

Printed Advertisement

Newspaper Print

Charity Involvement

Internet Media

Additional Exposure Opportunities

Sponsored Athlete Appearances

(as requested)

Promotion of charity drives and events

Team hosted race (City Bikes Criterium)

Exposure Statistics

Features in the Washington Post and Bicycling Magazine

Photo on the front cover of Velo News

Syndicated radio piece, CBS News

National Geographic Explorer Special “Wheels on Fire” originally aired 1998 and replayed over 50 times since.

20 minute feature story about the 1998 Cycle Messenger World Championships which we organized and

promoted. Narrator Boyd Matson rode a Cannondale, our sponsor bike, through out the entire show.

Travel Channels “Weird Wheels” feature on our team’s trip to Edmonton for the North American Cycle Courier

Championships including showing our victory.

Washington Area Metropolitan Transit Authority’s “Bikes on Metro” program flyer features two of our riders

including sponsor equipment and logos. Over 1 million printed and distributed to date.

DC Department of Transportation “Safe Streets” flyer lists our website. Over 500,000 printed and distributed

to date.

Several feature article’s about us in the Washington Post including sectional front page photos.

CBS affiliate WUSA news promotion about our bicycle race, Washignton DC’s only bicycle race. Multiple ap-

pearances on local and national news programs in 2006.

Dccourier.com, the largest and most visited bicycle courier website in the world.

Major Media and Promotional Accomplishments

TITLE SPONSORSHIP

$100,000

• Team bears the sponsor’s name

• Primary Logo placement on uniforms, vehicles and website

• Reference in media and collateral materials

• Team members available for Trade Events, Media and Company functions

• Charity events executed by Hub Racing in your company’s name

• Race day Hosting opportunities: provided and scheduled with Hub Racing

• Marketing kit managed by Hub Racing and your brand

CO-SPONSORSHIP

• Logo placement on team clothing, vehicles and website

• Reference in media and collateral materials

Sponsorship Levels

Become a Part of Our Team

HUB Racing has a solid history of sponsor

satisfaction. We would like to have the opportunity to

meet with you and further discuss our partnership

and goals for the upcoming season.

Contact:

Shawn Blumenfeld

Team Director

bega@hubracing.com

(202) 345-1177

www.hubracing.com

Thank you for your time!