Not Just A Free Bike

Today marks day two of voting for the Foundry Cycles Trades(wo)man contest. As of this moment, I have 141 142 votes! Thanks everyone! I’m still behind (wah wah), but voting is open until April 30th—this girl is not giving up!

In the questionnaire that was given to finalists, we were asked what winning would do for us, how it would affect our lives—other than “getting a free bike.” Yes, we all love getting free stuff, and a sweet, no frills-hardworking carbon cyclocross bike is certainly on the list of ‘stuff’ I’d happily claim. But winning this contest isn’t just winning a contest–it’s about becoming a spokesperson for something you believe in; for promoting a brand whose principles align with your own. I have yet to ride a Foundry bicycle, so I can’t say how great the ride is, or even what the ride is like. I can say that as a company, I’m compelled with the simplicity of their brand–let you speak for you, your riding speak for you—not the logos of the fancy gear you’ve purchased. I’ve met Jason Grantz. I’ve heard about his passion.

I want to win this contest, and yes, in doing so receive their cross bike (the Auger). But it’s more than that. I want to be another voice that shares the passion of Foundry Cycles.