Membership Benefits

GearLink Racing is constantly striving to obtain better benefits for its team members. As a result, member benefits are continuously being revised on an ongoing basis and are subject to frequent change without notice. The membership benefits described in these pages are to be used as a general guide only. For up-to-date benefits information for the current season please contact a GearLink Racing board member.

It is important to note, our Sponsors Fund our Benefits. This is why it is required to have and wear a Current Gearlink Racing Kit in all races and represent a kit no older than 3 years on the local rides on an as best possible basis (We know you have some other cool sway, so we don’t want to squash your style……but our kits usually look and feel the best )

There are 2 Membership Benefit Levels

  1. Training Level
  2. Racing Level

Each team member that has paid the membership dues in full and the membership application has been approved will receive the benefits listed below at the appropriate level:

Chainwheel Drive Discounts and Gift Card Program:

Each eligible member shall receive increasing discounts on all equipment, labor and parts available at our current bike shop sponsor, Chainwheel Drive, according to the number of qualified races completed as described below:

  • All Non-Racers = 15% discount on non sale items and 10% off all Labor
  • All Racers registered with an official license and assigned to Gearlink Racing Inc. = 20% discount on non sale items and 10% off all labor at our current bike shop sponsor

Gift cards from Chainwheel Drive for each top three placing:

  • $50 for 1st place
  • $25 for 2nd place
  • $15 for 3rd place

 Training Level Benefits:

Every base level team member who purchases at least one current year team kit (jersey and shorts) will receive the benefits listed in Base Level PLUS the benefits below:

  • 15% discount on equipment & parts available and 10% off labor at our current bike shop sponsor, Chainwheel Drive.
  • Any new promotions and discounts that may be added during the season.
  • Invitation to attend the team annual party and other team social functions.

Training Level Eligibility Requirements

GearLink Racing members must complete all of the following requirements to receive Base Level Benefits:

  1. Paid the membership dues in full.
  2. Their membership application has been approved by the board.
  3. Comply with the GearLink Racing Code of Conduct.
  4. If Gearlink hosts any races, commit to volunteering or has volunteered for a minimum of 3 hours..

Racing Level Benefits:

Each team member who purchases at least one current year team kit (jersey and shorts), completes the Racing Level Eligibility Requirements listed below and is approved, will receive the benefits listed in base and training levels, PLUS the following:

  • Pre-Paid Entries
  • Shop Sponsor Discounts
  • Podium Bonus Gift Cards from Chainwheel Drive
  • Gift cards from Chainwheel Drive for each top three placing:
    • $50 for 1st place
    • $25 for 2nd place
    • $15 for 3rd place

Racing Level Eligibility Requirements:

GearLink Racing members must complete all of the following requirements to be eligible for Racing Level Benefits:

  1. Participate in at least 1 (one) approved GearLink Racing training rides each quarter.(See the Racing Level & Race Reimbursement Request Form for more information
  2. Hold an annual USA Cycling or USAT license listed as a member of “GearLink Racing Inc.”
  3. Participate in a minimum of 1 approved USA Cycling or USAT sanctioned races (road, circuit, criterium, time trial, triathlon, biathlon, cyclocross or cross country mountain bike races)
  4. Wear the current GearLink Racing team uniform during all races and award presentations.

Racing Level Policies:

The GearLink Racing Level Policies are as follows:

  • Each eligible member must complete the Racing Level and Race Fee Reimbursement Request Form and submit for approval to:

Gearlink Racing, Inc.,
3281 Landmark Drive

Clearwater, FL 33761

NOTE: The forms can be submitted by email to the Vice President of Membership.

  • Upon approval of the application, the race fee reimbursement payment will be distributed to the team member in the form of a check issued from the team treasurer.
  • Gift cards will be made available by the current shop sponsor and only be valid for purchases made at the shop sponsor store(s).
  • Gift cards will only be valid for approximately 3 months from the time of issuance.
  • Placing and participation will be verified on www.floridacycling.com, www.usacycling.org , www.usatriathlon.org or other board approved information sources as applicable.

Qualified Pre-Paid Race Entry (Excludes Training Races)Requirements:
*You must have a current year Gearlink team kit.
*You must have your current year dues paid.

Group Ride Program – If a group plans to do 6 GAP or Horrible Hundred as a team, please contact Jared (jzimlin@yahoo.com) to see if it qualifies for Pre-Pay or Reimbursement to coordinate.

It is the responsibility of each member to submit their results to the board in order for the shop sponsor and gift card list to be updated.   An updated list of members, discount level and gift cards will be sent to the shop sponsor approximately every 6 months. The discounts and gift cards will be entered into the shop’s database by the shop’s employees in a timely manner. If you plan to make a purchase it would help to call the shop and verify your information before shopping. In the event that the shop has the incorrect discount or gift card information, please contact the board and we will do our best to expedite.