The BeltGrind is planning to be around for a while. We see value in growing with a core set sponsors that we develop in the early years of this tradition.
BeltGrind Values
We have begun to build a following and as the race evolves we hope to grow this while retaining the character and core values of:
Being an inclusive community based ride around the city that share the developing infrastructure
Providing a unique gritty, goofy, and creative race that evolves with our beloved city and the development of the Beltline
Supporting the development and upkeep of bike trails, signage, and policy through advocacy, and information sharing
Staying weird
2019 EXPECTED NUMBERS
500 Riders, 750 total participants, volunteers, and family members
20K unique visitors to website predicted for 2019. (2018 will have exceeded 8K and outreach was minimal)
50-100 locations with event posters
Local publications being discussed with Creative Loafing, Atlanta Magazine, Curbed Atlanta
Race video with sponsor logos and links.
Sponsorhip Oportunites - All profits Donated to Bearings Bikes!
Supporter Level - $300 (or $500 value in merchandise)
Logo on website, t-shirt, and posters
Mentions in pre and post race announcements
Ability to hang a banner at the event
Vendor Level - $400 (or $650 value in merchandise)
Logo on website, t-shirt, and posters
Mentions in pre and post race announcements
Ability to hang a banner at the event
Stickers, coffee samples, or coupons for their website in the grab bags
Booth at the event to sell goods pre and post race (500-700 people)
Making It Happen Level - $700
Larger logo on website, t-shirt, and posters
Mentions in pre and post race announcements
Ability to hang a banner at the event
Booth at the event to sell goods pre and post race (500-700 people)
Sponsor station/party - A large banner on the race course
Serve products at the Checkpoints and at event
Checkpoint named after sponsor
Email mention pre and post race with optional coupon or discount to drive traffic to their site
Why We are here
Other than loving the bumps of railroad tracks we are motivated to expand this program to a larger part of Atlanta