Ten months, numerous hours on the computer, 5 film crews and a handful of deadly riders and we finally have the release of Ryan Wants To Stoke You Out! Starting this Thursday we’re going to release a new video every couple days for a full month and a half. Each with a different concept and prize give away. Thanks to all the sponsors, we have over $10,000 in prizes from Race Face, Adidas Eyewear, Nuke Proof, Camp of Champions, Straitline, Spank, Maxxis, Go Pro, Leatt Brace, Skull Candy, 510, MRP, IXS and Pinkbike.
The basic idea of the promo is to release a few videos and give away some sweet prizes…to stoke you out!
The Ryan Stoke promo came together for a couple reasons. One, I enjoy making videos. Developing concepts and executing with filmers/photographers in the business has numerous rewards. The second reason stemmed from an epiphany I had in my garage earlier this year while I was opening up a couple packages from my sponsors. I’ve been riding for companies for the past five years and I still geek out whenever I receive new bike gear. It hasn’t gotten old and I don’t think it ever will. I’m really fortunate to ride for some of the best companies in the business. I thought it would be cool for some of you to experience a taste of new, kick ass gear showing up in a package at your doorstep, which is where the prize element of the promo kicks in.
Details on how to enter to win will be communicated with “Part 1 – Silverstar.” Each segment or Part has a different concept based on how I see the industry, what’s cool and what riders I look up to and respect. I tried to have fun with the entire project and as you can see there’s certainly some nonsense in addition to some of your favorite pro’s shredding. So if you’re down to watch some cool videos and you want a chance to win some bad ass prizes then saddle up and enjoy.
This project would not have come together without the support of my sponsors that kicked down to support the promo. Thanks goes out to the following:
• Race Face: Craig Pollack, Wendy Tewnion, Jon Hadfield
• Adidas Eyewear: Christian Jany, David Weisnhofer
• Nuke Proof: Tina Murray, Will Longden, Andy Gowan
• Camp of Champions: Ken Achenbach
• Straitline: Greg Parish
• Knolly Bikes: Chris Glew, Noel Buckley
• Marzocchi: Bryson Martin, John Pelino
• Lizard Skins: Hillary Kirkman, Brian Fruit
• Spank: Mike Dutton, Sven Mack, Gavin Michael Vos
• IXS: Pascal Haf, Lance Tueller
• Leatt Brace: Jason McCune
• 510: Laura Sanders, Dean Henthorn
• Go Pro: Justin Fierro, Justin Winkfeild
• Skull Candy: Eric Porter
• MRP: Paul Aieta, Ryan Cranston, Noah Sears
• Maxxis: Rob Perkins
Big thanks to the guys at Pinkbike including Karl & Radek Burkat, Julian Coffey and Tyler Maine. Thanks to Jeremy Roche in Whistler and Ian Galbraith at Silverstar. For all the filmers and editors that probably screen my calls now…beers are on me next time. Thanks guys…appreciate your efforts. And of course thanks to all the riders. Good times!
Part 1 to go live Thursday, right here on Pinkbike…
