For a chance to win, participants were asked:
If you had 1 week, a bike of your choice and unlimited budget, tell us in 25 words or less what would you do?

Before sharing the winners, there was a very clear trend, most people would head over to Europe. I had to read every single answer and in judging this looked for the most interesting answers which stood out among the rest. In total there were 948 entries into this competition (with 775 valid survey responses it meant that some had incomplete survey responses though still a valid entry). Our 2010 survey has 266 responses, so this growth is wonderful in getting a larger cross section.

Winner of the Swiss Side Heidi Wheelset
“CLIMB ALL THE MOUNTAINS! 7 days, 7 continents. European alps, rockies, snowy mountains, Kilimanjaro, himalayan foothills, andes and Antarctica too!” – George Peppou

Winners of the Euride 2 X Catlike Kompact Pro helmets from Euride
“Attempt to break the 7 day record for my age group.” – Darryl Hiron

“Ride from Newcastle back to my parents place in Brisbane to catch up with them, because I miss them” – Jonathan Maggacis

Winner of the $100 Cell Bikes Gift Voucher
“I’d pack our spacesuits and take my Bike Friday Tandem and my lovely wife for a spin around the Sea Of Tranquility.” – Adrian Plaskitt

Winners of the 4 X $50 Cycling Express Gift Vouchers

“I already have most of the parts of the question”I’m Retired” so I would like an electric bicycle for 1 week.” – Mike Stringfellow

“Specialised McLaren, riding to FNQ meeting up with family in various stages to enjoy wife, kids, Australia, and the most expensive bike in the world.” – Juan Gonzaga

“I would buy a bike for every person in Australia who wanted one, which would fix traffic, health and bolster the economy. Then, nap.” – Lincoln Yeo

“It would take me all week to climb Alpe d’Huez ” – Peter Roche

Thank you very much to our prize sponsors Swiss Side, Euride, Cell Bikes and Cycling Express. I will be in contact with each winner.

We are working on the survey results and will publish the top trends and results plus this year will also publish an industry specific cycling report. If you want to stay up-to-date, sign up to our newsletter.

Terms and Conditions

This included the Tour de France 2012 – The Complete Highlights ($39.95) which follows each stage of the worlds biggest cycling race and One Sunday in Paris ($19.95) which is the inside story of the 2011 Tour de France win by Australian Cadel Evans. It includes interviews, new footage and is a lovely way to remember and relive this historic win.

How to Win
1. Simply head over to the Bicycles Network Australia Facebook page and LIKE US
2. Then answer the question on facebook, the best 5 responses win.

Get in quick, this ends Thursday October 25 2012 at noon (AEST).
If you alread LIKE us on Facebook, then you are already half way there.

Of course you can also purchase the DVD’s directly from Madman Entertainment:
Tour de France 2012 – The Complete Highlights
One Sunday in Paris

 

Terms & Conditions
This is a “game of skill”, the judge will select the five best answers posted as comments in Facebook as a winner of one double-pack DVD containing the Tour de France 2012 and One Sunday in Paris (value $59.90 each, total prize value $299.50). All valid participants are required to LIKE the Bicycles Network Australia Facebook page. Winners will be notified by Facebook message by October 31, 2012 and must provide a valid postal address within seven days or will forfeit their prize.

Online Competition Information on how to enter and prizes form part of these conditions of entry. Entry is open to individuals who LIKE the Bicycles Network Australia facebook page and write an answer. No purchase is necessary. Entrants must be over the age of 18 and Australian residents. Entry opens 18/10/2012 and close at 12:00am on 25/10/2012.

Once a person is selected as a prize winner, they will no longer be eligible to win remaining prizes. Judges’ decision is final and no correspondence will be entered into. Prizes cannot be transferred, cannot be redeemed for cash. If the prize is unavailable, for whatever reason, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the prize for a prize of equal or greater value, subject to State Regulation. In the event that for any reason whatsoever a winner does not accept or receive the prize then the prize will be forfeited by the winner and cash will not be awarded in lieu of the prize. Prize values are based upon the recommended retail prices at the time of printing (inclusive of GST). The promoter accepts no responsibility for change in prize value between now and the ultimate prize redemption date. Should an entrant’s contact details change during the promotional period, it is the entrant’s responsibility to notify the Promoter. A request to access or modify any information provided in an entry should be directed to Promoter. No responsibility accepted for late, lost or misdirected entries. The Promoter is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunction of any telephone network or lines, computer on-line systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, technical problems or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participants or any other person’s computer related to or resulting from participation in or down-loading any materials in this competition. If for any reason this competition is not capable of running as planned including infection by computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorised intervention, fraud, technical failures or any other causes beyond the control of the Promoter which corrupt or affect the administration security, fairness integrity or proper conduct of this competition, the Promoter accepts no liability. The Promoter reserves the right in its sole discretion to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process. The Promoter shall not be liable for any loss or damage whatsoever which is suffered (including but not limited to indirect or consequential loss) or for any personal injury suffered or sustained as a result of accepting a prize, except for any liability which cannot be excluded by law. Any costs associated with accessing the website is the entrant’s responsibility and is dependent on the Internet service provider used. If any contact details provided are incorrect, the entry is deemed invalid. The Promoter is Bicycles Network Australia. Bicycles Network Australia is not affiliated with the prize sponsors.