Ambassador Winners announced!!

[SpyderGirl]

Not sure I totally agree with them not going with a current Spyder owner, but I am also not surprised. BRP may not call me a Spyder "ambassador", but that will not change me from being one, the same as I have always have been since day one over 3 1/2 years ago. I just hope the two new ambassadors love their Spyders as much as we all do.

 

[arntufun]

But remember--- by picking two that have no hands-on Spyder experience -- they have a blank slate to work from--- (no offense to BRP) --- but they can 'program' the new ambassadors to respond how they would like them to-- whereas a current Spyder owner might know too much for their own good--- .

I think the choices were decent-- and maybe they really want to capture that 'new owner' enthusiasm... as their main goal is to spread the good word about the Spyder--- perhaps Spyder Evangelists would be a better title??? :roflblack:

I also think they may shy away from an owner that has done a lot of mods.

I think they'll do fine.

I REALLY think BRP is missing the boat on promoting these to those with disabilities. Not only would it be good image and marketing.. and sales...but think of all those with various problems from simple balance/equilibrium issues to leg paralysis-- that can have the joy and freedom of riding again. :thumbup:

I thought Seth would be a shoe-in and one of the best marketing moves they could make. The one problem I saw was the need to add an aftermarket handbrake--- didn't think BRP would much like that for liability reasons-- not to mention a rider who does a lot of mods (like most of us) may make BRP feel like we are saying their stock product just isn't good enough... :dontknow:

:congrats: To the winners and those SpyderLovers that entered--- you're already winners because you own a rocking cool bike!

I totally agree with you about Seth, and most of what you are saying. I usually do, especially with the HD topics. But... I hope at least BRP was smart enough to make sure one of the rules was, the person must have a valid motorcycle drivers license (I did not see it). We did not see her operating a bike at all, and she did not mention she could. She said in one sentence she been on the back since growing up, and in another sentence "she was a new rider". The Spyder might be her husbands new toy !!! Lucky him though. Any thoughts ???

 

[dave01]

Makes no sense at all. I can't wait till Ferrari does the same so I can enter. Never drove or even rode in one of those.

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[EricDeub]

I am totally floored with BRPs ambassador picks!!! But I can't say I'm surprised. There are so many Spyder Ryders out there that have the passion and experience needed to be a true representative for our beloved Spyder.

It will take them a year or two to figure out the things that some of the deserving candidates already know. I feel BRP robbed their supporting customers, the very people that are out there doing what the contest involved in the first place. Fueled by their love and compassion of their Spyders that they paid for out of their own pocket, and have actually put the mileage on their Spyders.


But no. BRP's thinking is we will give it to someone new that have some skills with a video camera and now they are a representative for a Canam Spyder. What are they going to do, make them watch a training video?:roflblack:

Wake up BRP

I can see the conversation now.

(Spyder enthusiast) Wow that thing is cool! Are they pretty reliable?

(The ambassador) Well I have 350 miles on it. So far so good.

(Spyder enthusiast ) What made you decide to buy one?

(Spyder ambassador ) Well I like free Sh*t, and I'm pretty good with a camera, so I entered a contest looking for people to represent BRP and I won.

(Spyder enthusiast ) That is awesome! So you got your spyder for free and now you are a Spyder representative? Wow you must know a lot about these Spyders to be A BRP representative.

(Spyder ambassador) Ya I read the manual. (((

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I'm trying to be funny here because that is what it is, FUNNY. I guess I don't get it. I have nothing against the people that won and I congratulate their creative videos. I know nothing about them personally so this is not a poke at them. I guess when I heard of this contest I thought BRP would pick someone that was an experienced Spyder Ryder.

 

[johnnyg]

I am totally floored with BRPs ambassador picks!!! But I can't say I'm surprised. There are so many Spyder Ryders out there that have the passion and experience needed to be a true representative for our beloved Spyder.

It will take them a year or two to figure out the things that some of the deserving candidates already know. I feel BRP robbed their supporting customers, the very people that are out there doing what the contest involved in the first place. Fueled by their love and compassion of their Spyders that they paid for out of their own pocket, and have actually put the mileage on their Spyders.


But no. BRP's thinking is we will give it to someone new that have some skills with a video camera and now they are a representative for a Canam Spyder. What are they going to do, make them watch a training video?:roflblack:

Wake up BRP

I can see the conversation now.

(Spyder enthusiast) Wow that thing is cool! Are they pretty reliable?

(The ambassador) Well I have 350 miles on it. So far so good.

(Spyder enthusiast ) What made you decide to buy one?

(Spyder ambassador ) Well I like free ****, and I'm pretty good with a camera, so I entered a contest looking for people to represent BRP and I won.

(Spyder enthusiast ) That is awesome! So you got your spyder for free and now you are a Spyder representative? Wow you must know a lot about these Spyders to be A BRP representative.

(Spyder ambassador) Ya I read the manual. (((

)))

I'm trying to be funny here because that is what it is, FUNNY. I guess I don't get it. I have nothing against the people that won and I congratulate their creative videos. I know nothing about them personally so this is not a poke at them. I guess when I heard of this contest I thought BRP would pick someone that was an experienced Spyder Ryder.

A man to that Bro! jc

 

[Lamonster]

I hope that this saying is not true with our group
"no good deed goes unpunished"

When the RT5 program was started they had Fred Rau who was not a Spyder owner but is well known in the motorcycle industry. I would argue that he turned out to be the best ambassador that BRP has. He has reached more folks from the Goldwing rallies he attends than any other member of the team and he has more miles on his RT than any other member of the team. Even though he has very little contact with other SpyderLovers he is a true convert.

During the winter Mark and Craig from Spydertalk gave up their RT so Bruce in FL could show it around. He was not a motorcycle guy at all but he was a good people person and reached a group of folks that none of us would of. He didn't know much about the technical aspect of the Spyder but his passion for the product was obvious and he turned out to be a great choice too. By the way Craig was not a Spyder owner either.

None of the original RT5 folks spend much time on this board but I hope that the two new members will but I wouldn't want to if I read some of these post here, let's try has show the same respect and friendliness that SpyderLovers is known for. I for one am looking forward to meeting them and reading and seeing their pics and videos on their Spyder adventure. :doorag:

 

[docdoru]

I for one am looking forward to meeting them and reading and seeing their pics and videos on their Spyder adventure. :doorag:

They have their first chance in Los Angeles, CA: The Al Malaikah Shrine Temple, 649 W. Jefferson Blvd. May 17th 2011 0600 for the official start in G&G Rally.

 

[Lamonster]

They have their first chance in Los Angeles, CA: The Al Malaikah Shrine Temple, 649 W. Jefferson Blvd. May 17th 2011 0600 for the official start in G&G Rally.

I'm have a meeting with them on that Friday with Fred Rau. :doorag:

 

[dltang]

SpyderLovers, we all started somewhere. I have invited these two new ambassadors to join us on SpyderLovers and I also have invited them to our 3 Great Lakes in 3 Great Days ride here in MI as well as Spyderfest. Please, give these folks a chance. When I first got my spyder, I did not own a motorcycle, I was not an experience cyclist. I had previously ridden a 125cc scooter and only had that for a short time. If they do not have their endorsements, those can be obtained, we all had to do it at one time or another. We can't be so hard on people without even giving them a chance.

I have only heard back from Mickey so far. He has mentioned that he has checked out this site and will be joining and introducing himself soon. Please make him feel welcome.

 

[Y Rider]

So did BRP loose two of the original RT5 ambassadors or did they gain two more? If they lost two then why? Just curious. :dontknow:

 

[Y Rider]

Not sure I totally agree with them not going with a current Spyder owner, but I am also not surprised. BRP may not call me a Spyder "ambassador", but that will not change me from being one, the same as I have always have been since day one over 3 1/2 years ago. I just hope the two new ambassadors love their Spyders as much as we all do.

Maybe the reason for BRP not going with a current Spyder owner was because all of the Spyder owners have been too busy riding and enjoying their rides to submit a video. :2thumbs:

 

[NancysToy]

Lamont said it better than I ever could. Let's not throw rocks! It is natural to be disappointed that our friends didn't get chosen, but let's be glad for those that did. We have a chance to introduce two more people to the joys of Spyders, and we now have two Ambassadors riding the RS model, as well. This can do nothing but open the door to more people, and to get more Spyders on the road. That was exactly the intent, as it was when Fred, Lamont, and the others were chosen, so let's rejoice and support these new friends.

 

[effgjamis]

How old is the spyder?
When were the orginial Ambassadors appointed?
New Product, New Riders I understand.
Old Product, New Riders, I don't.
I think the selection was made by a 3rd party company and not BRP. therefore the 3rd party only based their selection on who has the best photo's.
Those selected, the photo's, were excellant and very professionaly done. My congrats to the winners.
I welcome, the new ambassadors, to the new experience of spyder riding.

The learning curve is in the wind "AGAIN"

 

[Lamonster]

So did BRP loose two of the original RT5 ambassadors or did they gain two more? If they lost two then why? Just curious. :dontknow:

They rotated two out and two in. At the start of this we were all given an end date, I'm glad they decide to let some of us run again this year, that wasn't expected.

 

[Amanda B]

Frankly, I thought Deb should have won. No offense but two professionals, one a marketer and the other a film maker wins?? Two spots, two professionals, one male and one female and they are who are picked? Just seems planned to me. Sorry, just seems like it was all for publicity and they were already hired before it ever began. I thought an ambassador had to know what they were representing? They were good with the marketing aspect, but that is what they are trained to do. I wanted to see someone real on the Spyder, not commercials. Deb, your video rocked! They are idiots for not picking you. I watched your video many times! I really liked how you had the straw on the back and taking your kiddo to school...it got a chuckle out of me! So for what it's worth if I had been judging I would have been pulling for you! The two picked were like commercials to me and frankly I get up to go to the bathroom when the commercials come on. I was hoping to see someone real post blogs and stuff not a professional, what a bummer!

Anyway, congrats to the winners!

 

[Dudley]

After I found out what was required with the first 5 Ambassadors, there is no way I would have accepted, had I even been asked. The out of pocket expenses has probably reached or surpassed $10,000 to maintain the Spyder, motel rooms for events, not to mention the gasoline costs. It was not a "free" ride folks. So I am happy to just sit and watch and feed on the valuable information they 5 have provided. And a big THANKS to all 5 for embarking on the adventure.

 

[YPILOT]

:congrats: to Mikey and Faran. You will be great and we all look forward to meeting you. New Spyderlovers are always welcome. Dennis

 

[Firefly]

I totally agree with you about Seth, and most of what you are saying. I usually do, especially with the HD topics. But... I hope at least BRP was smart enough to make sure one of the rules was, the person must have a valid motorcycle drivers license (I did not see it). We did not see her operating a bike at all, and she did not mention she could. She said in one sentence she been on the back since growing up, and in another sentence "she was a new rider". The Spyder might be her husbands new toy !!! Lucky him though. Any thoughts ???

We were all 'new' riders at one time. A good part of their marketing is geared towards people that have never ridden a motorcycle--- so I don't see a problem if she needs to acquire a license due to her winning this deal.

We all need to also understand that we have only seen their videos-- not their essays-- and BRP has a plan in mind and these two obviously fit their criteria of what they wanted.

Let's welcome them into our dysfunctional family....:2thumbs:

 

[dltang]

After I found out what was required with the first 5 Ambassadors, there is no way I would have accepted, had I even been asked. The out of pocket expenses has probably reached or surpassed $10,000 to maintain the Spyder, motel rooms for events, not to mention the gasoline costs. It was not a "free" ride folks. So I am happy to just sit and watch and feed on the valuable information they 5 have provided. And a big THANKS to all 5 for embarking on the adventure.

Dudley, the winners each get $15,000 to cover all of those expenses over the 6 month period. Of course you will be 1099'd for it at the end of the year as well as the value of the new Spyder they are being given. But that does make it easier to be able to do all the ambassador expectations.

 

[effgjamis]

Dudley, the winners each get $15,000 to cover all of those expenses over the 6 month period. Of course you will be 1099'd for it at the end of the year as well as the value of the new Spyder they are being given. But that does make it easier to be able to do all the ambassador expectations.

Account for depreciation, gift tax, sales tax and tag etc:, expense out of pocket on travel vs $15,000 plus spyder at cost, should be a zero tax effect.
Just my opinion....