Hosting a Giveaway to Benefit the Grow Cycling Foundation

#followcamfriday with Eliot Jackson. Enter to win HERE. All of the proceeds will be donated to the Grow Cycling Foundation. 

A couple of months ago, I had the pleasure of riding with the legend that is Eliot Jackson on some of his home trails in Simi Valley California. In spite of the fact that Eliot actually forgot his shoes and was bouncing down the hill in his tennis shoes, standing on his clip pedals, Eliot was still able to humble me with his skill and natural talent on a bike. 

Eliot and Katie Holden founded the Grow Cycling Foundation this year in hopes of moving the needle in the bike industry. 

There is inadequate diverse representation in Cycling competition, business, media, and development opportunities. To sustainably grow our industry, we must first build authentic foundations of diversity from within that don’t employ superficial or exploitive solutions. With ears on the ground in these communities, we can provide the education, access, and opportunities that directly address the barriers they face. We will start in North America and expand globally, because this is a global problem.

When I heard about the foundation earlier this year, I felt compelled to try and do something to help raise awareness. Cycling has given me so much in my life and my only hope is to be able to present these same opportunities to people in marginalized communities that may otherwise never have the chance. Everyone deserves the chance be the next Eliot Jackson. GROW is a step in the right direction.

The first initiative of GROW is to build a 30,000ft Velosolutions pumptrack in Los Angeles, California. The goal is to host pumptrack Worlds in 2022 and build community and access through this asset. Giving kids a safe and inclusive environment to ride and learn what makes cycling so special is absolutely important and truly has the power to change lives. Thus, creating a path for people of all genders and races and backgrounds to get access to the sport. The end goal is to build a sustainable program that can be replicated throughout the country. More people on bikes!

Seat-bounce goals. Eliot is an absolute legend and wonderful human being. He was kind enough to show me a track that he grew up digging and riding on, a track that would eventually mold him into being one of the best American World Cup racers in history. Witnessing his sense of pride in this place and the history that shaped  him into the man he is today was humbling. This really proves that all you need is a dream and a bike and you can make anything happen in this world. Providing a place to start the process is essential.  

Over the next 4 weeks, I will be hosting a campaign to raise funds for Grow Cycling. My partners who have supported me over the years have been generous in donating product and experiences for me to add into the giveaway. Each week I will announce more prizing. I have some amazing things to tell you about in the coming weeks as we reveal prizes courtesy of Yeti Cycles, Maxxis, Rockshox and Smith Optics. All of the winners will be announced on Jan1st. 

For the grand prize, Yeti has been kind enough to donate any full-suspension frame they currently make to the lucky winner. This will come with a Super Deluxe Ultimate rear shock, courtesy of my friends over at Rockshox. As if this wasn't sweet enough, the frame will be getting a custom GROW inspired paint job from Tony Baumann (@maderadbytony) The winner will have a chance to work with the designer and place a quote or something of importance on the final design. What a time to be alive!

ENTER HERE

Keep checking back to see what the next prize is each week. The end goal is get as many eyes on this campaign as possible and get as much funding donated to GROW as possible so I would encourage you to share this with your friends. Thank you!