you're trying to send us all broke?You're probably jesting, but a forum based racing team - that would very interesting! Are we doing dollar per post haha?!
you're trying to send us all broke?You're probably jesting, but a forum based racing team - that would very interesting! Are we doing dollar per post haha?!
You mean the 'fund Moorey's new chainsaw' gofundme ?Should we start a gofundme and get a Rotorburn Factory Racing Team going?
I think that's what @moorey's really after, but is afraid to ask.
This. Felix is enjoying his riding. At this point in his life, Don't kill it for him and make it a chore by having to keep sponsors happy. All the sponsor stuff can come later, IMO.You mean the 'fund Moorey's new chainsaw' gofundme ?
The kid is obviously fast, loves racing but ain't keen on all the hoo-ha. Sounds like a good way to be at that age. Avoid all that social media crap.
Talk to the sponsors, bike shops etc. that are setup at the races he goes to but I wouldn't push it too hard at his age. Pick a couple of travel away races a year to get him to for now and otherwise keep hitting the local-ish races which shouldn't cost a packet.
See @moorey, there are a few here that are supportive of the notion. Plenty of cashed up dentists on Yetis that could contribute, no doubt. I'd splash my company logo on Felix's jersey with cash his way for the privilege; what I do has nothing to do with mtb, but who cares. Jaycar sponsored the Bulldogs didn't they?[snip]
A Rotorburn crowdfundy thing would be cool
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Rotorburn - Factory Australian Racing Team (FART)Should we start a gofundme and get a Rotorburn Factory Racing Team going?
I think that's what @moorey's really after, but is afraid to ask.
With the wisdom of my vast parenting skills, I’d bet that’s a fine line to tread. You want them to have fun and do their own thing, but also push them a bit.With support / sponsorship comes pressure to perform. Kids grow up too quickly already. As soon as you're the 13 year old wizzkid with the factory ride you've got a target painted on your back and need to deliver the results. Some kids might lap that pressure up, but for others it might take the fun out of it. You know Felix best, so just do whatever will make it most fun for him.
It's called spiking too early, my friend's daughter won a few Australia national titles, in 2004 rode for Australian at world champs, done about 2 races overseas and then quit, went to uni and became a dentist.With support / sponsorship comes pressure to perform. Kids grow up too quickly already. As soon as you're the 13 year old wizzkid with the factory ride you've got a target painted on your back and need to deliver the results. Some kids might lap that pressure up, but for others it might take the fun out of it. You know Felix best, so just do whatever will make it most fun for him.
Then bought a yeti?It's called spiking too early, my friend's daughter won a few Australia national titles, in 2004 rode for Australian at world champs, done about 2 races overseas and then quit, went to uni and became a dentist.
Mitas well give 'em a go then.....Mitas aren’t a brand I’ve seen much of in the flesh, but their new highlander tyre looks sweet.
Boom tishMitas well give 'em a go then.....