2015 Palos Meltdown
Mountain Bike Race
Sponsorship
The Race at a Glance
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August 9, 2015
700-1000 racers (weather dependent)
Rain or shine event
Ages of races 12-60+, primary demographic: males 25-50.
500-1,000 spectators throughout the day (weather dependent)
Majority of racers live within 70 miles of Willow Springs, IL
$650 prize purse for elite racers, medals and swag for other
classes
For more info: http://palosmeltdown.com/
About The Race
The Chicago Area Mountain Bikers (CAMBr) are proud to announce the 9th annual Palos Meltdown Cross Country Mountain
Bike Race on August 9, 2015. The race and expo area will be run at the Palos Forest Preserve of Cook County, in Willow
Springs, Illinois—approximately a 30 minute drive from downtown Chicago. The Meltdown has grown increasingly popular
since its inaugural year in 2007. We expect that 2015 will be our biggest year yet as we prepare for a racer count between
700 to 1000 riders, depending on the weather.
Local, regional and national businesses have been Meltdown Sponsors. They capitalized on exposing their
brand and products to over a thousand cycling and active outdoor lifestyle enthusiasts gathered at one event. Sponsorship
does not start and stop on race day. Additional web marketing, logo placement, race t-shirts and swag will carry your
message long after the finish of the race. Cyclists are known to have strong brand awareness and loyalty. Our
sponsors know this, and have used the Meltdown as a part of their yearly marketing campaigns.
The Meltdown is CAMBr’s primary fundraiser and your sponsorship will not only support the race itself, you will also be
supporting CAMBr’s trail-building & advocacy efforts.
CAMBr is a volunteer organization of outdoor enthusiasts who build and maintain off-road, single-track, dirt trails in the
Chicago area for public use. The trails we manage are used by mountain bikers, off-road cyclists, hikers, runners, skiers,
equestrians and nature enthusiasts. CAMBr promotes environmentally and socially responsible trail use, and cooperation
among trail users, land managers, governments, and conservationists.
For 2015 we have also teamed up closely with the Cook County Forest Preserve District and with their support we can make
this event better than ever.
Review the available Sponsorship Level options on the next page, and select a sponsorship level that meets your
needs. Sponsorship may be in cash or in-kind materials upon approval on a $2/$1 exchange. We encourage you to seize this
opportunity to become part of one of Chicago’s premier cycling and outdoor events!
If wish to sign up for sponsorship or have any questions, please email: [email protected].
We thank you in advance for your support!
Sincerely,
CAMBr Meltdown Committee
The Palos Meltdown is hosted by the Chicago Area Mountain Bikers, Inc. - South Chapter. We maintain offroad, single-track, dirt trails for cycling, hiking, skiing & equestrian use in the Palos Trail System. We promote
cycling advocacy throughout the Chicago area. Your Race Sponsorship directly helps these efforts.
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CAMBr is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity. Sponsorship for our race is considered a contribution and is tax deductible
To sign up for sponsorship or to discuss these opportunities, please email: [email protected].
Intro Level ($500)
-Pop-up tent 10’x10’ max size
-Small logo on Cambr.org and Meltdown site for 3 months (from date of addition to website)
-Company name/info mentioned 2 times between 9am-3pm @ Meltdown
-In some cases, small logo on race shirt (for purchase during race reg. and worn by race
volunteers)
Mid Level ($1000)
-Includes all of PREVIOUS LEVEL PLUS (or changes)
-Second tier location (closer to S/F area) for pop-up tent
-1 Free Meltdown racer entry
-Small logo on race shirt
-Medium logo on Cambr.org and Meltdown site for 6 months from addition to site
-Allowed to put 1 sign along course
-Company name/info mentioned 4 times from 9am-3pm @ Meltdown
-Allowed to present awards/medals to one podium (will mention company name)
Top Level ($2000)
Naming Rights ($5000+)
-Includes all of PREVIOUS LEVEL PLUS (or changes)
-Any size pop-up tent, tier 1 locations
-Medium logo on race shirt
-3 Free Meltdown racer entries
-Large logo on Cambr.org and Meltdown site for 9 months from addition to site
-1 VIP parking spot
-Allowed to put up to 3 signs along course
-Company name/info mentioned 6 times from 9am-3pm @ Meltdown
-Allowed to present awards/medals 3 podiums (will mention company name)
-Priority spot (right next to S/F) for pop up tent, unlimited size
-Largest logos on shirt
-5-10 Free Meltdown registration (depending on sponsorship amount)
-Large logo on Cambr.org and Meltdown site for 11 months from addition to site
-3 VIP parking spots
-Unlimited signs along course
-Company name/info mentioned 8 times from 9am-3pm @ Meltdown
-Allowed to present awards/medals 6 podiums (will mention company name)
-Allowed to start a race (will mention company name)
-Top line billing on all race materials (Cambr Meltdown sponsored by company name)
Custom (?)
Ask us if you have a unique idea or request
The Palos Meltdown is hosted by the Chicago Area Mountain Bikers, Inc. - South Chapter. We maintain offroad, single-track, dirt trails for cycling, hiking, skiing & equestrian use in the Palos Trail System. We promote
cycling advocacy throughout the Chicago area. Your Race Sponsorship directly helps these efforts.
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