The first ever Trail Vision Awards is a celebration of our beautiful trails and amazing community of trail users. We'll be updating this page with even more event details, so check-in regularly for all the latest details.
Event Schedule
4:00-10:00pm - Free bike valet for the event at Bicycle Trip courtyard
4:00-7:00pm - Pre-party at Bicycle Trip
6:00pm - Doors open, gallery open, drinks served
7:00pm - Show starts!
7:20pm - Photo show begins
7:35pm - Video show begins
8:35pm - Intermission (last chance to enter raffle!)
8:50pm - Awards and raffle drawing
9:00pm - Fin
Win a Specialized!
When you buy a $15 ticket and join us for the event, you'll have the chance to win a brand new Stumpjumper Comp Carbon*! WOW! Everybody gets one free ticket to win with admission, and you can purchase additional tickets at the event for only $5. Since you must be present to win, you'll have a good chance of taking home a brand new bike! Click here to buy your tickets!
*Winner of the Specialized Stumpjumper can choose from the following options: Stumpjumper EVO Comp Carbon 29, Stumpjumper EVO Comp Carbon 27.5, Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 29, Stumpjumper Comp Carbon 27.5, Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 29, or Stumpjumper ST Comp Carbon 27.5.
PARTY!
The Bicycle Trip is hosting two great events to celebrate the Trail Vision Awards. There will be a pre-party at their Santa Cruz location the night of the screening, and a "best-of" showing a couple weeks after the event. At the pre-party there will be food trucks, beer, and free bike valet available for the night from Bike Santa Cruz County. We want you to be able to relax knowing your bike is in good hands, and we know how difficult it can be to find car and bike parking in front of the Rio. Enjoy bike valet from our friends at Bike Santa Cruz County.
Categories
With categories focused on both bike and non-bike content, this contest is intended to celebrate all trail users.
Best Overall Bike Photo - Cash prize
Best Overall Bike Video - Cash prize
Best Overall Non-bike Photo - Cash prize
Best Overall Non-bike Video - Cash prize
People's Choice Award - Favorite Video - Sponsor prize package
People's Choice Award - Favorite Photo - Sponsor prize package
The "Bike" category is self-explanatory. We want to see your amazing bike content, and we know there is a lot of it out there. Since we also want to feature other trail users, the "Non-bike" category is meant for everybody else and can feature any other trail activity, including digging!
Content Submission
Content submissions are accepted through October 18. Get all submission details here.
Judging Process
All content will be reviewed prior to the screening to make sure the rules (see below) are followed, and we'll show the best photos/videos at the Rio Theater screening on November 1st. We have an amazing and qualified team who will judge content submissions at the screening. Meet the jury here. Our prestigious jury will decide the Best Overall Bike Photo/Video and Best Overall Non-bike Photo/Video, and the People's Choice category will be voted on by our audience.
Screening Tickets
Tickets to the screening on November 1st at the Rio Theatre will go on sale September 1st. Click here for tickets.
Rules
- Submissions must feature legal trails in Santa Cruz County ONLY.
- No inappropriate language or content. Keep it PG.
- Submissions must not be used for commercial purposes.
The Setting
We couldn't imagine a better place to host this event than the Rio Theatre located at 1205 Soquel Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062. The Rio seats up to 600 attendees and we're excited to fill up the venue with outdoor enthusiasts!
