Best of Texas 2008
Written by Brian Hasenbauer
Posted Sep 25, 2008
One of my favorite parts of my job is the diversity of companies, events and people that I come in contact with at Competitor Texas Magazine. One day I am focused on mountain biking and trail running, and then the next it's kite boarding and surfing. So you can imagine all of the great retailers, events, coaches and clubs I can come in contact with throughout the year. For me, deciding which are the best bike shops, running clubs and coaches in Texas is almost impossible and I am glad that I don't have to make those decisions for the Best of Texas contest. That's why we're leaving those decisions up to you... the reader!
What is the Best of Texas? It's a reader survey, (yes YOU!) that we do each year to determine the best retailers, clubs and events in the great state of Texas, chosen by our Competitor Texas readers. Yes, there are various "best of" polls, surveys and contests that other magazines and newspapers run in Austin, Dallas and Houston but two things truly set our Best of Texas apart: it's a reader survey and not driven by who advertises the most, and it covers the entire state of Texas and not just one city.
Between October 1 and December 1 we will accept votes for the Best of Texas 2008 on our Web site at www.competitortx.com and during that time we will be selecting several lucky voters each month to send prizes to from our great sponsors.
GRAND PRIZE - BEST OF TEXAS GRIFFEN VULCAN
We will be selecting ONE voter at random for our grand prize, a Griffen Vulcan Triathlon Bike equipped with Dura Ace components. Since Griffen is based in Decatur, Texas we thought it would be a great grand prize for the Best of Texas contest.
How do you win? All you need to do is log on to www.competitortx.com, click on the "Best of Texas" link and cast your vote. Winners will be notified via e-mail so we can confirm your mailing address before prizes are mailed. So don't forget that all-important e-mail address when voting.