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Island Runners | Monthly Review (August 2016)
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| Waghlon |
Posted on 26-05-2016 14:05
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While I'm not pleased to be sinking more money into this, I would say that "Make Jamaica Great Again"
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 26-05-2016 16:09
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After getting some airtime on the radio we had a few more local businesses interested in sponsoring the team. Every little bit helps I guess.
Bio: LIME, an acronym for 'Landline, Internet, Mobile, Entertainment', is a communications provider owned by the British based Cable & Wireless Communications for its operations in Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Cayman Islands, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Montserrat, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Vincent & the Grenadines and Turks & Caicos in the Caribbean. (via Wikipedia)
Dolphin Cove Jamaica | $20 per Month
Bio: Dolphin Cove Jamaica is a marine attraction in Jamaica at which guests can swim and interact with dolphins, sharks, and stingrays in their natural environment. Visitors may also interact with other species including iguanas, snakes and a variety of birds as well as other marine creatures in the Jungle Trail Walk. Dolphin Cove has been the recipient of many awards and is considered the NUMBER ONE attraction in Jamaica. (via Wikipedia)
I've also nearly finalized a huge frame deal thanks to a tip provided by FonsDeSpons. More on that when the paperwork is complete.
Cool to see the hats are selling as well and making a small profit off of that.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 26-05-2016 16:59
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Saddle Up, Frame Sponsorship!
This was probably the hardest I've had to work so far. With no local manufacturers around, I had to look outside the box and into foreign countries.
Most companies hung up the phone on me. But, then I managed to argue my case over the phone thanks to FonsDeSpons for getting my foot in the door (even though he couldn't even spell the company's name right - so you know they were interested in getting some positive attention to their brand).
FonsDeSpons wrote:
I did some research and i did not found any local bike companies.
However i found 2from brasil, which is not that far away.
They're called 'calio' and 'sundown'.
Otherwise i think we should look for a bike sponsor in The USA, maybe you have some Connections there
Without further ado, providing frames for us for the foreseeable future and were willing to do so at no cost to us as a sponsorship and for the publicity.
 Caloi Frames | Cost: None
Bio: CALOI is a major Brazilian manufacturer of bicycles and bicycle equipment, along with motorized cycles like the past Mobilette models, based in São Paulo. (via Wikipedia)
We have been given floor models pictures of the frames used by cycling team Bonsucro, ours will look very similar. Road (Aro 700) and new TT frames (VDLAER) are included in the package, the wheels are not. Designed by bikex.
Having a frame sponsorship will hopefully open doors to securing the rest of the equipment. As will having a jersey, and I have already seen a first design from one maker and, if all goes well, we should have two quality jersey to choose from.
Once the equipment is all settled then I'll renegotiate with the Jamaican Cycling Federation again about obtaining that cycling license.
Lastly, meet the team and feel free to buy a hat if you haven't done so yet.
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| FonsDeSpons |
Posted on 26-05-2016 17:04
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Ow damn, i think i was typing a bit to quick 
Very nice that the team has a bike though  |
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| AbhishekLFC |
Posted on 26-05-2016 17:34
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Cool that the bikes are already in Jamaican colours 
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| MARSUPILAMI |
Posted on 26-05-2016 17:39
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Great bikes!
PS: By the way, how much would you pay me for making the shirt? 
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 26-05-2016 17:48
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I'll just redirect you back to here and send you a PM. Thanks for the interest.
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 27-05-2016 01:21
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Helmets, Wheels, Shades and Groupsets!
With the frames locked down and three preliminary shirt designs submitted to be voted on by the community tomorrow, I had a lot more pulling power in securing the rest of the equipment for the team at no costs to us.
This time I used some of my American connections and persuasion to finalize some key sponsorships. It wasn't easy in any sense, but once I convinced one domino to fall the rest just seemed to tumble.
Starting with the groupset to the sunglasses to the wheels to the helmets, our cyclists can't wait to get their hands on this equipment and start training.
 SRAM Groupset | Cost: None
Bio: SRAM Corporation is a privately held bicycle component manufacturer based in Chicago, Illinois founded in 1987. SRAM currently has 8 road bike groupsets. (via Wikipedia)
Oakley Sunglasses | Cost: None
Bio: Oakley, based in Foothill Ranch, California, is a subsidiary of an Italian company that designs, develops and manufactures sports performance equipment and lifestyle pieces including sunglasses, sports visors, ski/snowboard goggles, watches, apparel and other accessories. (via Wikipedia)
Vision Wheels | Cost: None
Bio: Vision is leading the way in time trials and triathlon by creating slippery-fast aero products with proper fit adjustment that allow the rider to push their limits in race conditions. (via Product Website)
Specialized Helmets | Cost: None
Bio: Specialized is a major American brand of bicycles and related products. It was founded in 1974 and is based in Morgan Hill, California. (via Wikipedia)
Exciting times indeed, and we are only getting started. Make sure to come back tomorrow for the big jersey competition. Some great options will be presented.
Any suggestions of what we should be doing in the meantime?
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 27-05-2016 01:30
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Who will be responsible to train our young (and older) talents?
Oh I think we should organise a big event in Jamaica with all of our riders. People can pay a few dollars to compete in the event, all for a good cause, perhaps, to raise our name brand! Maybe a beach race or something fun! |
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 27-05-2016 03:59
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Ian Butler wrote:
Who will be responsible to train our young (and older) talents?
Oh I think we should organise a big event in Jamaica with all of our riders. People can pay a few dollars to compete in the event, all for a good cause, perhaps, to raise our name brand! Maybe a beach race or something fun!
I'll start with training first. As of right now it's just me and the expertise of veteran Oneil Samuels. I can strictly focus on training for a while now since I don't have to scout as much - I plan on going into the 2017 season in six months with the current squad we have now.
I'm confident in the talent we assembled. Of course stuff can happen, but that's the plan anyways.
Samuels and I aren't the best, but we aren't horrible and this saves us some money. I'll eventually let the founding members decide if we should hire a full-time staff member to do training once I get busy with scouting again.
I think you might be on to something, this could be a great way to let the locals see the team for the first time and bring some money in as well.
However, to make this happen we will need to shutdown the roads for a few hours and, more importantly, need a race course. (Also obtain that license from the Jamaican Cycling Federation, but that should be finalized any day now.)
If a race course is suggested and approved by the city of Kingston (including PCM download links) before we decide on our team jersey then this event will happen.
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| MARSUPILAMI |
Posted on 27-05-2016 08:18
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Good choices on the equipment, but you could have said that before and they would have been in the shirt
If mine is selected, I would edit it
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| Waghlon |
Posted on 27-05-2016 08:35
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My cousin works in township planning bureau down in Kingston. He says they can probably shut down the roads around the University of Technology for "extra maintenance." Of course, someone would have to pay for this "extra maintenance."
We could use these roads to host a small criterium, where we invite local riders to challenge our guys. It would attract a lot of youngsters from the nearby university, plus there are a few government offices nearby.
(*offer pending Waghlon sobering up)
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| the_hoyle |
Posted on 27-05-2016 08:41
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Nice work securing some great sponsors for the team!
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 27-05-2016 13:59
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Grand Opening Event Approved & Budget Update!
I just got off the phone with government officials and Waghlon's cousin in the planning bureau asking about holding a team unveiling event and race in the city of Kingston. They approved the concept, but with a few exceptions.
Waghlon wrote:
My cousin works in township planning bureau down in Kingston. He says they can probably shut down the roads around the University of Technology for "extra maintenance." Of course, someone would have to pay for this "extra maintenance."
We could use these roads to host a small criterium, where we invite local riders to challenge our guys. It would attract a lot of youngsters from the nearby university, plus there are a few government offices nearby.
(*offer pending Waghlon sobering up)
Here are the restrictions:
1. The cost. $750 to shutdown the roads and setup the unveiling party.
2. The risk. Due to liability issues, the locals can't race against us.
3. The route. We need a specific course approved in the next 48 hours.
There was a fourth hindrance, we needed the cycling license from the Jamaican Cycling Federation, but I went ahead and finally paid the membership fees of $1,250 for the rest of the year ($2,500 yearly). They refused to give us a discount.
So, with that big expenditure and a lot of other stuff happening, I think now would be a good time to update the budget again.
| Revenue | Expenses | | Previous Amount | $3,230 | | | Jersey Savings | ? | | | Team Hat Sales | $180 | | | Local Sponsors | $300 | | | Equipment | | $0 | | Cycling License | | $1,250 |
Total Remaining: $2,460
So, we certainly have the budget to throw this event and hopefully we shouldn't have a problem getting our money back in the process by selling memorabilia and I'll even allow for more members to join and make a donation. Don't worry they won't be founding members, just members. So, restriction one isn't a problem.
The liability issue is a bummer. It would have been cool for the public to be involved and up close and personal, but I see where they are coming from.
It's not worth the risk to put our riders in danger with inexperience fans on the road. However, I think the city and country will still enjoy our team facing off in a friendly race, and our cyclists would have a blast doing that as well.
Lastly, where shall we race? We have 48 hours to make our case. Make a proposal below and include the full route info (aka PCM stage file download links).
The proposal that gets approved by me (I'll give it a "Good Idea") and has the most likes ("Thumbs Up") by the community will be used.
Edited by Mresuperstar on 28-05-2016 14:35
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 27-05-2016 21:26
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Dropping the Curtain, Jersey Selection!
The most recognizable aspect of a cycling team is its jersey. After deciding we want to make sure our riders looked their best, I offered the community an opportunity to show off their best work in hopes of saving us some money.
Well, they didn't disappoint. We have three quality designs to choose from.
Also cheers to  August Charvis,  Kai Cookson and Blake Ronda for modeling the full setup. Jerseys are presented in no particular order:
| Updated the Main Jersey with Equipment Sponsors? | Yes | No | | Provide a Jamaica NC Jersey for Oneil Samuels? ($300) | Yes | No | | Create a Mini Jersey and Logos? ($150) | Yes | No | | Other Accessories (Socks, Bottles, Shoes & Gloves)? ($150) | Yes | No |
| Updated the Main Jersey with Equipment Sponsors? | Yes | No | | Provide a Jamaica NC Jersey for Oneil Samuels? ($300) | Yes | No | | Create a Mini Jersey and Logos? ($150) | Yes | No | | Other Accessories (Socks, Bottles, Shoes & Gloves)? ($150) | Yes | No |
| Updated the Main Jersey with Equipment Sponsors? | Yes | No | | Provide a Jamaica NC Jersey for Oneil Samuels? ($300) | Yes | No | | Create a Mini Jersey and Logos? ($150) | Yes | No | | Other Accessories (Socks, Bottles, Shoes & Gloves)? ($150) | Yes | No |
The company that receives the most votes from the community in the next 24 hours will fulfill their obligations to complete their design packages.
Note: All votes will count, not just founding members.
Thanks = J22 Designs
Zabel'd = MR Designs
Good Idea = Fenix Designs
Edited by Mresuperstar on 27-05-2016 22:18
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| MARSUPILAMI |
Posted on 27-05-2016 21:32
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Went with a neutral vote for the post. Great work Jak and Phil, good luck! All of them are very proper
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| Ian Butler |
Posted on 27-05-2016 21:35
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Wow guys. Fantastic jerseys, all 3 of them.
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| Waghlon |
Posted on 27-05-2016 21:56
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Question!
Dear Mr. esuperstar. Why can't you spell "Zabel'd"?
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| Mresuperstar |
Posted on 27-05-2016 22:17
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Waghlon wrote:
Question!
Dear Mr. esuperstar. Why can't you spell "Zabel'd"?
Because I misspelled it once and keep copy and pasting it.
But, the big question, why can't you spell my name if you trying to make it formal? It would be "Mr. E Superstar."
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| Waghlon |
Posted on 27-05-2016 22:19
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But "E" is obviously not a name. It's a letter!
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