It's hard to believe that registration for our 2012 Vineman events is just around the corner. We've managed to get some rest during these quiet past couple of months but prep work for next year is underway. Yes, Vineman has become a year round production!
The dam at Johnson's Beach is out, the vines which are now turning color have been picked clean of their grapes.....another crush season finished, summer over. Sonoma County takes on a different feel this time of year. And this is when the weather happens to be the best here in wine country so it's likely that you'll find us out on our bikes instead of in the office! A ride on the Silverado Trail in Calistoga is on the schedule for this weekend.
However, it's almost time to get back to business. We're getting ready for the onslaught when registration opens on November 1. In 2011 the Vineman Ironman 70.3 race sold out in just over 4 days. (a lot faster than the 4 weeks it took in 2010). So, we are anticipating a sell out in 24-48 this year. 2011 was an exceptional year for the Full Vineman as well. We exceeded 1000 entries, making it the biggest Full Vineman field to date. Our cap for the race is 1100 so our hope is to reach that number in 2012!! We also anticipate that Barb's Race and the two AquaBike events will sell out.
So as we head full steam into the 2012 season, most of you are winding down your season and relaxing. Enjoy a restful couple of months before gearing up for next year. We hope your 2012 race schedule will include taking part in one of the Vineman races!
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Keep Raceday Transport in mind if you happen to need bike and race gear transport to Vineman in 2012!
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Some of the great Raceday Transport Options:
Fully Assembled Bike Transport—No disassembly required. We prep and pad all delicate bike components and each bike is transported in its own padded bike rack. We deliver your bike “Ready to Ride.”
Bike and Race Gear Transition Area Pick-Up—This is an option where we go in and collect the athlete’s bike and race gear from the transition area during the event. It allows the athlete to finish their race and enjoy the event without the hassle of worrying about their equipment. Very popular.
Box and Ship to one of our Regional Locations—This is an option for athletes to box and ship their bikes to one of our Regional Locations (closest to the event). We unbox and assemble your bike and then transport it fully assembled to the event. After the event, we disassemble and pack your bike and then ship it off to your home. This option does not include UPS or FedEx shipping charges.
Airport Shuttle Service For Box and Ship Customers—This is an option for athletes that cannot utilize our fully-assembled transport service but still provides an option to taxi their bike boxes from the host airport to their event. Saves on extra-large rental cars or expensive taxis. Reservations are required for this service.
VIP Program--Have friends or family joining you for this event? Your team might be interested in our VIP program where we have athlete’s friends and family assist us in the booth. After the event, we provide them with a $100 transport gift certificate. All transport gift certificates are fully transferable so they can pass them on to anyone they like. It’s a great way for friends and family to plug-in to the event and at the same time earn future transport coupons for themselves or others. If interested, contact our Events Director, Andy Oros @ andy@racedaytransport.com for more details.
Raceday Loyalty Program
When you purchase two or more Raceday Transport services in a 12-month period, you will receive an additional $20 discount that can be combined with your Tri-Group savings, plus, space preference on a future race.
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