THANK YOU!

If you haven't heard, the 1st Annual Interbike Tweetup was a huge success! Our heartfelt thanks go out to over 200 peeps that came out to win some incredible schwag and helped us raise over $1,500 for the National MS Society and AIDS/LifeCycle.

We hope you had as much fun as we did. We look forward to doing this bigger and better next year!!

If you have pictures from the tweetup, please share them by posting a link in the comments section. In the meantime, here are some from @matthewscd. And more from @carsonblume. Thanks Chris & Carson!

CHARITY RAFFLE DETAILS

We will have a table set up where you can purchase tickets upon your arrival. Ticket prices are as follows (remember this is all goes to the National MS Society and AIDS/LifeCycle

• 1 for $3.00
• 10 for $25.00
• 20 for $40.00

The raffle will be held every 15 min starting at 7:30pm until 10pm.

Winners must be present to win as we do not have the facilities to store or ship items. If you decide to leave early, share the love and give your ticket to someone else.

Here's the list of schwag (or swag, how ever you prefer to say it). Keep checking back as it continues to grow...

• Power Packs from Action Wipes
• Jersey from Assisted Cycling Tours
  
• Full Page Ad in forthcoming 'Bike to Work Book' from biketoworkbook.com
• Hat, Tshirt and Socks from Bicycle.Net
  
• Subscription and Complete bicycling kit: jersey, shorts, hat and socks from Bicycling Magazine
  
• Women's Jersey from Bike World News
  
• Cool jerseys from BlockBottoms Cyclewear
  
• Insulated Stainless Steel Bike Bottle from CycleAware
  
• "The Italian Job" DVDs from Cyclefilm
  
• Organic cotton tshirt from Cyclelogical
  
• CycloClimb DVDs from CycloClub
• Three Signed 18x12" MTB Prints from Dan Barham Photography
• Cycling Journal from Embrocation
  
• Set of epinRides DVDs and a cycling jersey from epicPlanet
  
• Team Garmin Musette full of #TdF goodies from Garmin
• Women's Ondo Bera Knickers and a Castelli's Fever outfit from Girl Meets Bike
  
• Box of Grease Monkey Wipes
  
• Box set of virtual cycling DVDs from Global Ride
• MTB & Road Bike Cables from Gore Ride-On
  
• Hutchinson Tires from Hutchinson Tires
• iSport Power Meter from iBike
• Jerseys, Tshirts, Socks and Armwarmers from Interbike
  
• Reflective Leg Bands from ICLA
• Signed book of 'A Dog In A Hat' by Joe Parkin
• Staff Bag & Subscription from Kickstand Magazine
  
• Coffee Mugs from Kinetic Koffee
  
• Hats and Tshirts from Kona World
• A years supply (6 rolls) from KT Tape
• Pale Ale and Jersey from Kuat Racks
  
• Land Rover-ORBEA Team Kit, Arm Warmers, product from Hammer, Yakima, A Giro helmet, and to top it off - a Sammy Sanchez signed jersey from Land Rover-ORBEA
  
• Lazer O2 Helmets from Lazer Helmets
  
• A Full Page Ad in the December/January Issue from Liberty Sports Magazine
• Tshirts from Lizard Skins
• Hats & Tshirts from Mont Sainte Anne 2010 MTB Worlds
  
• Sports shirts and Itunes promo codes for product from MotionX
  
• Fluid Replacement tablets from MotorTabs
  
• iTunes Promo Card from MYBIKEINFO
  
• Chamois Ointment from Okole Stuff
  
• V-MODA headphones from Pedego
• CD/Tshirt Combo from Rexomatic Records
  
• Two Road Id's from Road ID
  
• T-shirts, Pint Glasses and Hats from Rolf Prima
  
• Rouleur Magazine and a Musette from Rouleur Magazine
• Eneloop Batteries & Charger Packs from Sanyo
  
• Set of arm, leg and kneewarmers from Schlamm
  
• Scrible Tshirt from Scribble Shirts
• Sunglasses from Smith Optics
  
• Riders club jersey signed by Ned Overend from Specialized
  
• Hats from SoCalCycling.com
• Chain Lube from Squirt Lube
• iPod Touch from Steve Misrack of Your Service
  
• Signed jersey from Team Tibco
  
• Baseball caps from Tesla Motors
  
• Bike hangers from Urbane Innovations
  
• Pro photo session (individual, team or product) to be shot in So Cal from VeloImages
  
• Cycling caps from Walzcaps
• Six Months Training from Wattage Training.com
  
• Framed 16x20 print of Lance Armstrong as used on Sept cover of ROAD from Wil Matthews Photo

Thank you so much for participating and remember - be there or be square!

CHARITY RAFFLE

We know, we just finished telling you the schwag raffle would be free - but then the light bulbs went on... Why not make it a charity raffle?

The overall response has been a resounding 'YES'. So we're doing it!

Please, take the time to answer our poll and let us know what price point you would be willing to donate to charity. Because all raffle items have been donated, 100% of the proceeds from the raffle will be donated to a charitible organization. This year, we have chosen two that will share the funds equally - the National MS Society and AIDS/LifeCycle. We hope you all participate and help us make this a worthy cause.

MORE SCHWAG!!

Add these to the Charity Schwag Raffle...

• Insulated Stainless Steel Bike Bottle from CycleAware
• Complete bicycling kit: jersey, shorts, hat and socks from Bicycling Magazine
• Women's Jersey from Bike World News
• CycloClimb DVDs from CycloClub
• Cycling Journal from Embrocation
• Team Garmin Musette full of #TdF goodies from Garmin
• iSport Power Meter - iBike
• Pale Ale and Jersey from Kuat Racks
• Coffee Mugs - from Kinetic Koffee
• Hats and Tshirts from Kona World
• Lazer O2 Helmets from Lazer Helmets
• Sports shirts and Itunes promo codes for product from MotionX
• Chamois Ointment from Okole Stuff
• Two Road Id's from Road ID
• T-shirts, Pint Glasses and Hats from Rolf Prima
• Rouleur Magazine and a Musette from Rouleur Magazine
• Set of arm, leg and kneewarmers from Schlamm
• Pro photo session (individual, team or product) to be shot in So Cal from VeloImages
• Framed 16x20 print of Lance Armstrong as used on Sept cover of ROAD from Wil Matthews Photo

THE COUNTDOWN BEGINS

In less than one week, Lavo Restaurant, Bathhouse and Nightclub will host the biggest tweetup in Interbike history! ARE YOU READY?

Aside from partaking in some adult beverages and good conversation, we're adding several elements that will make this a tweetup - one to remember.

Let's start with the Schwag Raffle. The raffle is just for fun - there is no fee to enter. All you have to do is ask for a raffle ticket from one of the team members when you arrive. If you don't know who we are - this will be a good way for you to mingle as you try to find us.

So what's on the Schwag list? Well, to start...

• Power Packs from Action Wipes
  
• Cool jerseys from BlockBottoms Cyclewear
  
• "The Italian Job" DVDs from Cyclefilm
  
• Organic cotton tshirt from Cyclelogical
  
• Set of epinRides DVDs and a cycling jersey from epicPlanet
  
• Box of Grease Monkey Wipes
  
• Box set of virtual cycling DVDs from Global Ride
  
• Java Juice Liquid Concentrate from Java Juice
  
• Fluid Replacement tablets from MotorTabs
  
• V-MODA headphones from Pedego
  
• Scrible Tshirt from Scribble Shirts
• Hutchinson Tires from Hutchinson Tires
  
• Riders club jersey signed by Ned Overend from Specialized
  
• Hats from SoCalCycling.com
  
• Signed jersey from Team Tibco
  
• Baseball caps from Tesla Motors
  
• Bike hangers from Urbane Innovations
  
• Cycling caps from Walzcaps

(photo courtesy of Carson Blume)

More items will be added to the list as the week progresses. If you have any schwag that you would like to share, just DM @bike_tweetup and we'll put you on the list.

If you haven't heard, Interbike is expanding Interbike TV to cover both the show floor and after show events. These means you just might end up on TV!

Finally - don't forget to make your dinner reservations now at Lavo for later in the week. Don't wait till the last minute!

THE VENUE

Many thanks to The Palazzo Las Vegas, who have generously provided us with one of the most fabulous venues on the strip. On Tuesday, September 22 at 7pm, the Lavo Restaurant, Bathhouse and Nightclub at The Palazzo will be turned into the 2009 Tweetup!

Over the coming weeks, we will be working with the Lavo team to ensure we have plenty of fun, delicious food and of course, drinks. In the meantime, check out their menus and make plans for dinner after the tweetup or later in the week. Make reservations now!

OUTSIDE: The LAVO Patio overlooking the Las Vegas Strip:









INSIDE: LAVO Restaurant across from the Palazzo Reception:

GOT SCHWAG?

What kind of party would it be if we didn't have schwag?! Every tweep will have the opportunity to win schwag - just make sure to get your raffle ticket from one of the coordinating team members when you arrive.

If you have schwag you want to raffle off - let us know. Simply send us a DM (direct message), or leave a comment here and we'll put you on the list.

WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT AT THE BIKE TWEETUP

We're still working on the details and will confirm as soon as we've locked things in place. In the meantime, here's what's on our 'To Be Confirmed' list:
- A TweetUp worthy Venue
- Food & Drink Specials
- Free Swag and a potential Raffle
- Special Guests
- Short cycling Films and Video Clips
- Live Ustream Videocast

As you see, there's lots on the agenda. Keep checking back for news, or sign up to Auto Updates via VeloReviews.

If you are thinking of attending, please RSVP via Facebook

RSVP VIA FACEBOOK

The @Bike_TweetUp is now on Facebook!
Click on the Facebook Logo and browse the Event Page for your RSVP.

AUTO NOTIFICATION

Jeff Helfend of @VeloReviews has set up a Bike Tweetup Group. For those of you that don't have time to keep an eye on your twitter account, you can sign up and have updates emailed to you.

You can also RSVP your attendance via the VeloReviews Event page:
RSVP THE BIKE TWEETUP

Thanks Jeff for making it simple!

THE VEGAS WHEELS ARE SPINNING...

Brief update to let you know that we're working on securing the venue for the tweetup. Brian Hodes (@veloimages) has been working with folks in Vegas to ensure we have a large enough space to accomodate us. We will have more details soon!

Thanks Brian!

WELCOME TO THE TWEET UP

Thanks for joining us at the 2009 Bike Tweetup. We're working to make this one of the biggest events at Interbike. So make sure to leave room on your party calender to join us on Tuesday evening at The Palazzo Hotel.

We plan on starting about 7pm and letting the party roll as long as you like. The exact location will be finalized any day now, so stay tuned and be sure to spread the word.

Oh, want to know who's behind this shing-dig?
Well, meet the team:

David Bernstein (@fredcast)

Producer and host of The FredCast, the #1 top rated cycling podcast in the U.S. (and maybe the world!)

Markus Neuert (@cyclefilm)

Producer/Director of Cyclefilm and man behind the camera of the soon to be released "Liz Hatch - Come Ride With Me"

Carlton Reid (@carltonreid)

Editor of Bikebiz.com, Bikeforall.net, Biketoworkbook.com and probably one of the hardest working men in the industry!

Martha Van Inwegen (@marthavan)

The hostess with the mostest and the creator of Action Wipes - the best wet wipes in the world! Seriously.