Press Release:
Oceanside, CA (September 21, 2009) – EPIC Action Video Cam is pleased to announce their sponsorship of GT Bicycles and their Mountain Bike/BMX race programs for 2010. The GT Bicycles teams consist of world renowned MTB rider Mick Hannah and BMX Olympian Mike Day.
EPIC Action Video Cam’s are mini digital video camera’s that can quickly mount to any athlete’s equipment, including helmets, bicycles, cars/ trucks, motorcycles and more, for point-of-view video and photo capturing. The EPIC comes with a 2GB SD Card and 2 AAA batteries, giving user “out of the package” ability to shoot over 1-hour of nonstop video and sound. Also included are numerous attachments for different mounting options and a waterproof case to keep dirt and water out.
EPIC will debut their new 168 degree Wide Angle camera this week at the Interbike show in Las Vegas followed by their HD camera towards the end of 2009.
GT Factory MTB Rider, Mick Hannah, will also be signing autographs in EPIC’s booth, # 5430, during the show on Thursday, September 24th at 11AM.
“We are excited to be involved with GT on a variety of levels”, stated EPIC Action Video Cam’s VP of Product Development and Marketing, Doug Mann. “Besides just being associated with such a prestigious brand and group of athletes, this gives us the platform to showcase our line of POV cameras to cycling enthusiasts and racers all over the world. We are thrilled to add the GT team to our list of supported properties, which include Troy Lee Designs and the U.S. Cup Mountain Bike Series.”
The GT Bicycles Pro Team, with riders such as Mick Hannah and Mike Day, will utilize the cameras to film web videos for fans to experience the feeling of riding like a pro. GT Pro riders will also provide EPIC with continual product feedback to assist with future product updates and improvements. The GT Demo program will have an inventory of cameras for lucky demo riders to use at over 80 locations nationwide in 2010. The Dirt Coalition and Co-Factory grassroots program members will have access to purchase cameras at a discounted rate.
Sarah Ostermeier, GT’s Sports Marketing Manager added, “Everyone at GT, including all of our athletes, are excited to utilize the EPIC Action Video Cam’s in 2010. We look forward to capturing some exclusive POV content of our riders in race conditions to share with the world.”
About EPIC Action Video Cam
Weighing only 2.5 ounces and measuring under three inches, the EPIC Action Video Cam contains everything you need to become a YouTube action hero. Now you can easily broadcast your EPIC adventures for your friends, family… the entire world! You simply set it, shoot it, and share it with our exclusive YouTube Action Upload web link button. No matter your sport, land or sea, the EPIC is available with multiple attachments to easily anchor, strap or mount to capture all the adventure from your point of view. The EPIC Action Video Cam…full digital integration, complete adrenaline renovation. For more information, check out http://www.epicstealthcam.com.
About GT Bicycles
Built on its race-proven performance products, GT Bicycles has been designing technologically advanced bikes in the road, mountain and BMX categories since 1973. For more information about GT Bicycles, please visit www.gtbicycles.com.
