Author Topic: Press officer would like me to appear in the local media...what should I do (Read 1346 times)

aerostylie · « **on:** May 21, 2009, 08:44 PM »

Hi folks.

As some of you may be aware, I'm doing a charity ride for the british heart foundation in July and I've just received this e-mail:

Hi Paul
Thank you for registering for the Worcester Bike Ride and for supporting the British Heart Foundation.

I'm a press officer for the BHF and was wondering if you would be happy to help promote the event and the work of the BHF by sharing your story about why are you are doing the ride with the media?

I understand from your registration that your friend had a heart attack and feel it's time to do something worthy! I also understand that you specialise in old school BMXs and I think this would make a great picture for the newspapers. It would be great if you were willing for us to use your story to help urge others to sign up for the event and raise awareness of heart disease - which remains the UK's biggest killer. If you would rather not, we understand and wish you the best of luck at the event.

If however you are still happy to share your story, please could you answer the following questions and we'll draft a press release for the local media. Please give as much detail as possible.

So guys, should I or not, what would you do, I'm a bit nervous to be honest.

Paul

motomagII · « **Reply #1 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:15 PM »

well id say yes for sure .old school bmx.radbmx mention and pic of you and your ride for sure.
but and this is the other part if you feel uncomfortable doing this think long and hard before you reply make sure you def wanna do it .

Ged · « **Reply #2 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:24 PM »

do it ...nothing to loss ...its for a good cause after all

trasher · « **Reply #3 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:41 PM »

dude if your not used to this sort of thing it can be as bit dornting ,,,but as said its a great cause and something to be proud of

i once had the opportunity to appear on 5live ..live radio

i was like yeah im doing that sh1t ,,,,but when it came to it i passed it on to a mate

im a coward

TwoBobRob · « **Reply #4 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:50 PM »

Yeah, get involved mate. Get your mugshot taken, tell your story

animal · « **Reply #5 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:55 PM »

Do it bud u will regret it if u don't its good fun

Been interviewed on the tele before it rocks

good 4 the cause aswell

kdw712 · « **Reply #6 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:57 PM »

go for it

monkian · « **Reply #7 on:** May 21, 2009, 09:58 PM »

More awareness for the charity has to be a good move man.
Nice plug for the old school scene as well

Do it man, it'll be a buzz

eamonn · « **Reply #8 on:** May 21, 2009, 11:53 PM »

Do it Paul

Iwill come with you if you want

Bob_Acid · « **Reply #9 on:** May 22, 2009, 12:18 AM »

Make sure you turn up in full race gear

moley · « **Reply #10 on:** May 22, 2009, 12:23 AM »

Yep!! Full race gear for sure!!

Do it!!

Broggie · « **Reply #11 on:** May 22, 2009, 05:26 AM »

I think its a good thing and you could do it well, so why not

Ray.

donkeybambam · « **Reply #12 on:** May 22, 2009, 07:58 AM »

GO FOR IT MATE......

IT WILL BE SOUND MATE,

pickle · « **Reply #13 on:** May 22, 2009, 08:14 AM »

go for it Paul.....you'll be fine mate, i did it for the first CIN ride and after the first few questions you get right into it

Brandy Truffle · « **Reply #14 on:** May 22, 2009, 08:58 AM »

Do It My Man ....... Do It!!

As they all say, the more exposure the better.... Good Luck with it!

Just make sure you're employing better dress sense when the feature papparazzi come knocking

I'm sure there's a set of Oakley Braces under that coat and he's reaching for his secret weapon , a pair of MAX gators in the pocket!

Sorry Tim, I couldn't resist it.

christhejob · « **Reply #15 on:** May 22, 2009, 09:08 AM »

Paul do it, you can only laugh about it in the future.
I used to get ALL the emails to Ride for any adulty type figure with a BMX involvement forwarded to me, I've had a cheesetastic mini-doc on Teacher's TV as a result (CRINGE, but no regrets... I told them I sucked, they made me out to be a semi-professional, haha), but even better was the 1200 quid i got paid to write a book on BMX.. which I always find in the school libraries when I start at a new place.
AAAAAAAAND... Charity is always worth it if you care about the cause

JT71 · « **Reply #16 on:** May 22, 2009, 09:13 AM »

yeah Paul do it

get your pic taken, i'd go for the heavy metal outfit, out school bike and your oldschool lid, but without the mnouth guard so we can see your priddy face.

well done that man, just considering a charity run myself, but more about then I manage to get my fat ass up to the required 10k.

aerostylie · « **Reply #17 on:** May 28, 2009, 09:45 PM »

Thanks for the words guys, love you all

However I'm now in a quandry

.

I haven't said yes to the request as I've since learned today, that the charity ride has 2 options: 32 miles or 48 miles (the 8 mile I signed up for was subsequently an error on the BHF event website for which they've apologised for the mistake).

What the fcuk do I do now guys...32 miles on a BMX...thats like longer than a marathon. I so badly wanna do this ride but I've nowhere near trained for that distance....there's a month left before the event (on 5th July). It's just not possible...is it?

Fook fook fook $:-\$

generallee · « **Reply #18 on:** May 28, 2009, 10:54 PM »

dude - being the media monkey that I am, Id say do it - these things can be enjoyable, and its for a great cause - go fir it!

moley · « **Reply #19 on:** May 28, 2009, 10:59 PM »

Is the 32 miles on the flat?

If it is then you can easy do it!!

Make sure you have a comfy seat and plenty of space to pedal. Use a long layback and an XXL Stem might help with the comfort!!

And a good gear!!

Just keep chugging along!!

You have a month and you should be able to train enough by then!!

You'll do it!! Although you might not be able to walk for a week afterwards!!

If its hilly then your fooked!!

magna13 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 29, 2009, 11:32 AM »

Go for it!

chichi · « **Reply #21 on:** May 29, 2009, 01:50 PM »

Paul,

30 odd miles is a lot on a Bmx. But i would still say yes do it.
Just think it is for a very good cause and you will also be helping your own fittness.... Just take it at your own pace..

You with feel on top of the world after you finish and get your breath back.

Good luck with your choice.