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Program Overview

1. ELIGIBLE CYCLISTS

Any cyclist in the U.S. who races a bike with MICHELIN® bicycle tires is eligible. In order to confirm eligibility, the cyclist must first purchase at least two MICHELIN bicycle tires from a bicycle retailer in the U.S. Proof of tire purchase (receipt or photo) will be required upon enrollment.

2. ENROLLMENT

Rider must enroll online or sign & send the Team Michelin Sponsorship Enrollment & Release form to Team Michelin within calendar year 2009 to enact membership. Download Enrollment Form.

One of the following items must accompany the completed enrollment/release form:

1. A store receipt showing the purchase of at least two new MICHELIN bicycle tires by the applicant from a U.S. retail location within six months of the 2009 enrollment date (if the MICHELIN tires were purchased as part of a complete bicycle, a receipt for the bicycle will suffice).
2. Or, a photo of the enrolling rider with his/her bike, showing MICHELIN tires on the bike.

Licensed riders must also send a copy of all applicable racing license(s) at time of enrollment. This includes USPro,USCF, NORBA or other viable licensing racing body.

3. TEAM ENROLLMENT

Team managers can enroll their team members as a group, but each team member is still responsible to complete and sign his/her own enrollment form.

PRO DEALS

DISCOUNTS FOR TEAM MEMBERS
A: The following members in the 2009 program will be allowed a one-time Pro Deal purchase of up to 12 MICHELIN bicycle tires at the special Pro Deal discount:

1. USPro/NORBA Pro/Semi-Pro
2. USCF Category 1
3. USAT Elite (Pro)
4. USAT 2008 All American
   (top 5% in age group from 2008 USAT rankings)

A 2009 Pro Deal form will be sent to all qualifying Team Michelin members with their confirmation.

B: The following riders will be allowed a one-time Pro Deal purchase of up to 6 MICHELIN bicycle tires at the special Pro Deal discount during 2009:

1. USCF Category 2
2. USAT 2008 Honorable Mention
   (top 5-10% in age group from 2008 USAT rankings)

A 2009 Pro Deal form will be sent to all qualifying Team Michelin members with their confirmation.

C: Collegiate member riders holding a USCF license with NCCA sticker will be allowed a one-time Pro Deal purchase of up to 4 MICHELIN bicycle tires at the special Pro Deal discount during 2009.

D:Member riders who compete in more than one discipline are not eligible for more than one Pro Deal purchase in 2009.

AWARDS

AWARD ELIGIBILITY
ELIGIBILITYTo be eligible for any awards under the 2009 Team Michelin program, a licensed cyclist must already be enrolled in the program before any event or exposure for which they claim an award. You are not considered enrolled until you receive your confirmation packet (which will be mailed within 4 weeks of verification of your enrollment application). This packet will include your award claim forms.

All member riders must be using MICHELIN tires on both wheels and display a MICHELIN decal (supplied by MICHELIN upon enrollment) clearly visible on their bike and/or an approved MICHELIN logo at least 3" wide on their clothing during any event for which they claim a Race Award.

Awards are limited to a maximum of $1000 per member rider per year.

RACE AWARDS
Team Michelin Race Awards will be offered for top placings in sanctioned races that are listed on BikeReg.com, or in the calendar sections of either VeloNews, Dirt Rag or Inside Triathlon from the time the member rider receives his/her membership confirmation until December 31, 2009.

In stage races or multi-day events, general classification will be the only determination of Race Awards (no awards for individual stages or sections). Only member riders in categories with a minimum starting field of 20 riders in any given race are eligible for race awards. Due to NCCA rules, we are not allowed to offer race awards for collegiate races.

RACE AWARD PRIZE LIST

PERFORMANCE AWARDS
(PAID BY CHECK):

LEVEL 1: USPro, NORBA Pro, NORBA/USCF Cat. 1, USCF Pro Cyclocross, USAT Pro triathlon/duathlon Overall (must have at least 20 starters/category to be eligible).

1st Place: $50       2nd: $25       3rd: $15

LEVEL 2: USCF Cat. 2, USCF Cyclocross Race A &Women Open, USAT triathlon/duathlon Amateur (non-Pro) Overall (must have at least 20 starters/category).

1st Place: $25       2nd: $15       3rd: $10

LEVEL 3: NORBA Cat. 2, USCF Cat. 3, USCF Cyclo-cross Race B, USCF Cyclocross master & junior categories, age graded NORBA Expert, age graded USCF classes, USAT triathlon/duathlon Age Groups (must have at least 20 starters/category).

1st Place: $15       2nd: $10       3rd: $5

NOTE: Stage races and multi-day events are treated as single events, so only General Classification placings count toward race awards - sorry, no race awards for individual stage placings.

LEVEL 4: FREQUENT RACER AWARDS NORBA Cat. 3, USCF Cat. 4 or 5, USAT competitors or equivalent levels of other viable licensing bodies.

Finish 5 races during 2009, get a free pair of MICHELIN bicycle racing socks. Finish 10 races during 2009, get a free MICHELIN t-shirt in addition to the socks you get for finishing five races (only one pair of free socks per rider).

24-HR. MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE AWARDS Team Michelin members who race in 24-hour mountain bike races are eligible for race awards commensurate with the category they are racing in (Pro/Open/Cat. 1: Level 1, Cat. 3/Age Graded Cat. 1 or 2: Level 3). The following restrictions apply:

1) If on a team, ALL TEAM MEMBERS must be members of Team Michelin and must ALL be using MICHELIN tires.
2) Any race awards will be shared among the team members, but RACE AWARDS FOR TEAMS OF 4 OR MORE WILL BE DOUBLED. For example, a 2- person Cat. 1 team winning its category qualifies for $50 ($25 each), while a 4- person Cat. 1 team winning its category qualifies for $100 (also $25 each).
3) There must be a minimum of 10 starting teams per category to qualify.
4) Only one race award per team per event.

EXPOSURE AWARDS

1. If any member rider's image appears during 2009 in a non-negative light in any locally or regionally recognized media (magazines, newspapers, TV appearances, etc. sorry, no websites) with a CLEARLY distinguishable approved MICHELIN logo on the member rider's clothing or bike (with MICHELIN tires also on the bike), Team Michelin will award the rider $20.
2. If a member rider's photograph appears during 2009 in a non-negative light in any nationally recognized media with a CLEARLY distinguishable approvedMICHELIN logo on the member rider's clothing or bike (with MICHELIN tires also on the bike), Team Michelin will award the rider $50.

CLAIMING AWARDS

Claim forms will be posted online and supplied with team member confirmation packets. You must apply for awards within 30 days of the event for which you are claiming the award. Please allow 6 to 8 weeks for processing. We reserve the right to discontinue the program at any time, for any reason. Determination of eligibility for awards is at the sole discretion of Team Michelin.

DETAILS

LIMITATIONS The maximum award any single TeamMichelin member can receive for 2009 is $1000.00.

DISQUALIFICATION Any member rider whose conduct or attitude is deemed by Team Michelin to be unprofessional, unethical or just plain bad can be withdrawn from the program by Team Michelin at any time.

DURATION The latest a member rider can apply for awards is December 31, 2009. All awards and responses will be sent to qualified members within 8 weeks of receipt of claim. We reserve the right to discontinue the program at any time, for any reason.