Charity event clothing ideas.

gonecurtin

Can anyone give me some advice or even a point in the right direction? We are organising a charity cycle for 1st June and we want to be able to give some sort of clothing with the charity name to each cyclist, we're not a cycling club, just a group of cyclists giving something back,
We don't want to spend a whole lot as it will take from the fundraiser!
We looked into maybe getting bandanas and wrist bands,
So anyone with any info or an interest in coming along for the spin, I'd love to hear from you.

Thanks!

DirkVoodoo

Given the cold weather we've been having, a nice thermal buff would definitely be something that people would use and get you lots of notice if done right!

dvntie

DirkVoodoo wrote: »

Given the cold weather we've been having, a nice thermal buff would definitely be something that people would use and get you lots of notice if done right!

+1 on the buff was only saying it at a sportive last week where we were given arm warmers (also very handy)

RobFowl

I'd seconf a buff, hat or somthing like that. Should be easier to provide as well as only one size. Rain jackets are nice too but would be more expensive and personally prefer lower entry costs with the max going to the charity.

Captain Havoc

Booties would be under a tenner

Tonyandthewhale

gonecurtin wrote: »

We looked into maybe getting bandanas and wrist bands,
So anyone with any info or an interest in coming along for the spin, I'd love to hear from you.

Thanks!

There's never any excuse for bandanas, vile things.

EDIT: Unless you're expecting a lot of pirates.

Dermot Illogical

Tonyandthewhale wrote: »

There's never any excuse for bandanas, vile things.

Il pirata. That is all.

Zyzz

Cyclist thongs maybe? I know some of the boards mods sport them..






:pac:

Dermot Illogical

Zyzz wrote: »

Cyclist thongs maybe? I know some of the boards mods sport them..

I won't ask how.

michaelm

Like the idea of the buff but hope it won't be needed on the 1st June. I have been involved in a few charity cycles and it is a real dilemma, to give something really useful can cost quite a bit and negates the fundraising. Tee shirts are probably the most popular option but if you have regular cyclists they will have got many of these over the years and have little regard for same. I would suggest changing direction and getting a little string rucksack, can be sourced for as a little as a euro, or even free from companies that use them as promotional material. You could then fill these bags with (sponsored) energy bars, drinks (free water bottles always go down well) and anything else you could get your hands on free of charge. As it is a charity event people won't expect a lot but do like to be surprised. Best of luck with the event, where's it on?

RobFowl

michaelm wrote: »

Like the idea of the buff but hope it won't be needed on the 1st June.

There's an optimist for you

gonecurtin

michaelm wrote: »

Like the idea of the buff but hope it won't be needed on the 1st June. I have been involved in a few charity cycles and it is a real dilemma, to give something really useful can cost quite a bit and negates the fundraising. Tee shirts are probably the most popular option but if you have regular cyclists they will have got many of these over the years and have little regard for same. I would suggest changing direction and getting a little string rucksack, can be sourced for as a little as a euro, or even free from companies that use them as promotional material. You could then fill these bags with (sponsored) energy bars, drinks (free water bottles always go down well) and anything else you could get your hands on free of charge. As it is a charity event people won't expect a lot but do like to be surprised. Best of luck with the event, where's it on?

Hi, the cycle is starting in Ballina and making its way around Lough Derg (scenic route) and returning back to Ballina 130+ kms later! It's on 1st of June if your game!

gonecurtin

We've come across an Irish company that produce and logo pretty much anything, cost is still a problem, but it always will be for a charity cycle,
Next thing is trying to get sponsorship of local businesses, but these days it's seem like your asking for alot, very seldom will someone "donate" towards the cause. But there was a few absolute saviours last year, do here's to hoping!

RobFowl

Tonyandthewhale wrote: »

Unless you're expecting a lot of pirates.

The dread pirate Steve be in no man's debt. I'll make a barter with ya; true as the north star. In exchange for your kindness, I'll be sharing me buried treasure with ya... once I find it, that be