The Link Contest Bike Giveaway Contest is Back!

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Hi Friends,

So here's the deal - you guys are awesome about helping us get the word out about MADSEN, and your enthusiasm around the new 2011 model has been very encouraging and exciting, and we love you for it.

And amidst the excitement many of you have asked us to bring the link contest back. For long-time MADSEN followers, you recall the crazy contests we held last year. The involvement of our friends and fans in helping us get the word out through that was amazing and we gave away several bikes to show our appreciation. 

I checked in with some of our previous winners, and here are the words of one them, Bernadette who won a year ago. 

I won my MADSEN Bike last year in the amazing Bike giveaway. I've always been an urban biker but admittedly, having four kids and all the accompanying accoutrement meant we were hopping in the van way more often than hopping on the bikes. This cargo bike has COMPLETELY transformed how we live our lives. 

If we are going out for a day or a few hours, it is never a problem to haul all our food, bags, library books, groceries, etc in the cargo bike. And, I think my favorite times are when I have my 3 big kids on their own bikes, the toddler in the bucket (that's what we call it!) and his little two wheeler right there in the bucket with him. When we arrive at our destination, he too can have his bike to ride without worrying about riding the city streets. 

And, as an avid second-hand junk seeker, being on a bike no longer inhibits my collecting abilities! As I can just toss any good finds right in the back of the bucket. 

I love my MADSEN. Or, the bucket bike as we fondly call it. And I love the reactions it gets as we ride it down the street, with my small prince waving happily from the rear.

Bernadette
Austin, TX

So we're going to do it again. Only this time - with the new 2011 model. One lucky winner will be announced on November 17th. Between now and then, to enter the contest all you have to do is help us spread the word by linking to us from your site. All the details, and images to help you can be found on our link contest page.

When running these contests, our only regret is that we can't give a bike to every crazy passionate one of you. You all have our deepest gratitude.

Good luck!

The MADSEN crew.

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I won my Madsen Bike last year in the amazing Bike giveaway. I've always been an urban biker but admittedly, having four kids and all the accompanying accoutrement meant we were hopping in the van way more often than hopping on the bikes. This cargo bike has COMPLETELY transformed how we live our lives. 

If we are going out for a day or a few hours, it is never a problem to haul all our food, bags, library books, groceries, etc in the cargo bike. And, I think my favorite times are when I have my 3 big kids on their own bikes, the toddler in the bucket (that's what we call it!) and his little two wheeler right there in the bucket with him. When we arrive at our destination, he too can have his bike to ride without worrying about riding the city streets. 

And, as an avid second-hand junk seeker, being on a bike no longer inhibits my collecting abilities! As I can just toss any good finds right in the back of the bucket. 

I love my Madsen. Or, the bucket bike as we fondly call it. And I love the reactions it gets as we ride it down the street, with my small prince waving happily from the rear.

Bernadette

Austin, TX

Comments

[lisa]

I love these bikes!

[Martha Stuhan]

My library, grocery store, coffee shop... basically my whole town needs me to ride this all over it! ;)

[Julie Johnson]

Oh how I would love a bike. Especially this bike.

[Sanda Yee]

It would make riding the bike to school with the kids much easier...just throw the books, backpacks and lunches into the cargo. So cool!

[Lisa Goodson]

Oh, I would LOVE to have that bike!! I have three small children and a short legged mini dachshund! :) Oh, the places we'd go!!

[Sophie Schmid]

I would absolutely love this bike! It would make biking everywhere so much easier! Unfortunately I can't afford it at the moment so I would LOVE to win it in this contest!

[Amy bryce]

I'm a bicycling grandma and this bike would be so awesome so that I could take even the smallest child with me. As it is now I regrettably have to leave the youngest behind until they are old enough to ride with the rest of us. I'm hoping for a lucky day!

[Carolyn Baggett]

I'm a young mom who stays home all day since my husband takes our only car to work and school. How I need a Madsen BIKE!!! I would ride to the Provo library, to the grocery store, to BYU campus to check out the MOA, to the creamery to get a treat, and you name it I'll ride it there! This would make my day, you have no idea! Please, please, please!!!

[sharon green]

put a link on my blog to enter the contest and tweeted about you too. i love these bikes and would love to own one.

[Pami Hettinger]

I would love to win this bike. We live a few blocks from all of the stores it would be nice to haul this bike around instead of driving a car. Winning would be great!

[Jean Kester]

As an over 50 grandmother raising 3 grandchildren who all have bikes and I had recent back surgery, I would love to win something this comfortable!

[amy pugmire]

love this bike!!!

[Gautier]

Interesting bike for sure !
Why not allow France to enter the contest ?
Please ;-)

[Judy]

You are on my blog! Can't wait to see who wins the bike!

[Jaclyn]

Got my bike today!!!! Super excited!!! THANK YOU!

[www.carriewithchildren.com]

I am officially in love with this bike! As a stay at home to two girls AND a dog, this bike is perfect for us! Running now to post a link/pic to my site!

--Carrie
www.carriewithchildren.com

[Sammie Johnson]

I officially am in the th ehunt for a cargo bike and this is exactly what i want! I'm off to put links on my web page now!

http://ssjohnson08.blogspot.com

[Sandy]

I love this bike so much !!! It would be a dream come true to win this! I have you linked to my blog and I will also add you to my Twitter.

[Faith Hope &Cherrytea]

giveaway posted today for BLUE Monday!
enjoy & thx for the offer!

[con-tain-it]

Okay...I've posted the giveaway on my blog's sidebar and on twitter so I'm guessing here is where we officially enter and tell you ;)
http://con-tain-it.typepad.com
http://twitter.com/rlphilbr13

[Faith Hope &Cherrytea]

reposted the blue monday at my posterous blog as well ! every little helps..

[Leonie]

Great bikes!! You should transport them to the Netherland! We've got the bakfiets over here (http://www.babboe.nl/?gclid=CIXy05fjgaUCFUY-3godoyhhQA) But this one will be loved too. And than I can buy one too ;-)

[Wendy O]

I kneed this bike simply to be cooler. I know...I know.

[Sarah]

Heck yes!! I want one of these awesome bikes!!! Thanks for the contest. :)

[Holly]

On my blog. Pick me :)

[Whelmar Greenland]

Pick ME!!! Want to own one but I can't afford it! Would love to win it though!

[michelle]

Fabulous bikes. Can't wait to find out the winner.

[Laura]

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE!!!!!!!

[Jennifer]

On my blog hope I win!

[Andrea]

I want one...I want one...I want one....or two or three or four. :)

~sigh~

[Carly]

I entered this and am really crossing my fingers! I had a good time blogging about your awesome bikes as well! http://livingthescream.com/?p=1156

[alissa apel]

Thank you for the opportunity!

[jodie]

Thanks for the chance posted it on my Facebook http://www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/profile.php?id=1276652711

[Joanna Fried]

Would love this bike to do little deliveries in my hood and haul all my yoga mats to the park for class! Oh please!

[KirstenC]

I would love this bike. I have ankle problems and have a hard time going on long walks but with this bike I could get back out and enjoy nature and my 4 yr old would love riding along in the back.

[Cindy H. @lifeonprint]

This bike IS my dream come true! http://t.co/9GToqEv

[Jocelyn]

This is awesome! I have three kids ages 4, 3, and 2...I think they'd just about fit!!!

http://beinglds.blogspot.com

I have the link on the main page of my site!

[Melissamo1]

Great, great bike! This is such a great bike! :)

[stephanie morgan rogers]

this is a work of art!reminds me of my mom's old Raleigh. Classy! i love the more upright position, beefy seat and thicker tires! I NEED one!!!!
on my blog and facebook...(fingers crossed!
www.miladyproductions.blogspot.com

[Jac Bishop]

Sweet! I am pumped! I posted it on my blog. Good Luck!

[Kelyn]

I keep waiting for my "you're the winner" e-mail. I hope it arrives soon : ) these bikes are seriously rockin'. What I wouldn't give to ride my three little men and dog around in the blue bike of bliss!

[Cheyenne Robertson]

I've added the link to my site--what a SWEET bike! We're in a big cycling community here in California, and no one has anything as cool as this. My hubby rides to work everyday on his bike--what a sweet bike for me and our 3 cuties!

[Sara]

I wish... I had never seen this bike. It's not something I can afford but hey, dreams are free - right? :) I'm posting on my blog!

[joanna]

facebook posting counts right?

[Keri]

I've never won a contest before but I've been admiring this unique, fun-lookin' bike for three years, saving my pennies for it (problem is it takes tons of pennies) (literally tons). I live in Washington state. Where's the nearest vender so I can go look at one in person?

[Natalie]

My birthday is November 18th, so I'm hoping my birthday wish comes true and I am the lucky winner! What a fun bike. I live in Texas and have never heard of them or seen them until I ran across the link on a blog. My fingers are crossed!

[Sandy]

I'm so excited about this bike! I posted about the bike and contest on my blog!

[kristen: riding around boise]

I went out to run some errands with my bike, baby seat, and tralier hopefully for the last time....

[Erin Anytimefitness]

The Suspense is Killing me! I know I won!!! ;) Wishful thinking, right?

Pick me!!!

[Sandy]

Gosh Who did win?

A N T I C I P A T I O N - It's killin me too! I've checked all day!

I thought it would be announced today ?

My heart is skipping beats !!!