A triathlon legend is coming to California.
And he wants to meet your team!
From October 1–7, 2025, Jan Frodeno will be traveling the West Coast — from San Diego up to San Francisco.
Along the way, one community will get the chance to host him for a day of training together, sharing stories, and celebrating the sport we all love.
What is this all about?
California’s West Coast is home to some of the most dedicated communities in sport — runners, riders, and triathletes who show up week after week and build real connection through movement.
During the West Coast Connect tour, Ryzon and Jan Frodeno want to highlight that spirit — by dedicating one day to a local crew.
One deserving sports community will win an unforgettable experience: A 60–90 minute visit from Jan Frodeno for your entire team including:
- A short group ride or run — your choice (max. 50 participants for safety)
- A Q&A and photo session
- A feature story on Ryzon's global social media channels, putting your community in the spotlight
How to apply
Think your crew should be part of this? Here’s how to make it happen:
- Head to the form linked below to get started
- Tell us your story — in 200 words or less, let us know what makes your community special
- Submit your application by Saturday, September 20, 2025
Eligibility
All California-based sports communities are welcome to apply. To give you an idea of our path, our main stops will be in San Diego, the OC/LA area, and the San Francisco Bay Area. Whether you're in one of these hubs or anywhere in between, we want to hear from you.
Frequently Asked Questions
The visit will take place on one day between October 2nd and 6th, 2025. The exact day and time will be coordinated with the winning community.
The tour runs from San Diego through the OC/LA area up to the San Francisco Bay Area.
That said, your community doesn’t need to be located in one of those hubs — if you’re based anywhere in California, we’d love to hear from you.
The experience will last approximately 60–90 minutes and will include a short run or ride, a group Q&A session, and time for photos.
This is a contest judged by a panel from Ryzon. We will select the host based on the strength of their application, their community's story, and their alignment with the tour's logistics.
We will shortlist strong communities for potential future meetups.
Yes, provided the proposed event is community-oriented and open to local athletes to join.
There is no fee to apply. Ryzon will handle all of Jan’s travel and time. We just ask the winning host to handle the local basics, like defining a start/end point and having an indoor fallback option if needed.
The Fine Print
Official Rules — RYZON “West Coast Connect” Contest
Host a Jan Frodeno Visit (California, Oct 2–6, 2025)
NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. A purchase will not increase your chances of winning. Contest is void outside California and where prohibited.
1) Sponsor & Administrator Sponsor: Ryzon GmbH (“Ryzon”), Maastrichter Str. 45, 50672 Cologne, Germany. Administrator: Ryzon (same as Sponsor).
This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Meta, Instagram, Strava, or any other third party platform.
2) Eligibility Open only to California-based sports communities (clubs, crews, teams, collectives) in triathlon, cycling, or running. Each entry must be submitted by a lead organizer (the “Lead”) who is 18+ and has authority to apply on behalf of the community. Employees, contractors, and agents of Sponsor and their immediate families/households are not eligible. Void outside CA and where prohibited.
3) Contest Period Entries open August 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM PT and close September 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM PT (“Contest Period”). Sponsor’s server is the official timekeeper.
4) How to Enter Complete the online application during the Contest Period via the official form linked on the Ryzon landing page. One (1) entry per community. Required information includes:
- Community name; city/ZIP; nearest hub (San Diego / OC-Los Angeles / SF Bay)
- Links to public Strava and/or Instagram (proof of activity)
- Estimated turnout (last 4 meetups)
- Hosting readiness (indoor fallback, parking)
- 200-word pitch: why your community should host
- Lead organizer’s name, email, and mobile
Entries must be complete and comply with these rules. Sponsor may disqualify incomplete, inaccurate, fraudulent, or non-compliant entries.
5) Content & Rights By entering, Lead represents and warrants they have authority to submit on behalf of the community and that all materials (copy, photos, links) do not infringe any third-party rights. Entrant grants Sponsor a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide license to use submitted materials for contest administration, winner selection, and promotional purposes related to the Contest and the West Coast Connect tour (crediting the community where feasible).
6) Judging & Selection (Skill Contest) All eligible entries will be judged by a Ryzon panel on or about September 22–23, 2025, using the following criteria:
- Community Activity & Turnout — 35% (recent meetups; engaged members)
- Values Fit & Vibe — 35% (welcoming, inclusive, aligned with Ryzon ethos)
- Hosting Readiness — 30% (indoor fallback, safe start location, parking, route proximity within the San Diego → OC/LA → SF Bay corridor Oct 2–6)
The highest-scoring entry is the potential winner. Tie-breaker: higher score on Community Activity & Turnout, then Hosting Readiness. Panel decisions are final.
7) Winner Notification & Verification Potential winner will be notified via email/phone on or about September 24, 2025 and must respond within 48 hours with any requested confirmations (e.g., event point of contact, logistics details, simple promotional release). If Sponsor cannot contact or verify the winner, or if winner is non-compliant, Sponsor may select an alternate.
8) Prize
One (1) winning community will receive a Jan Frodeno visit scheduled between Oct 2–6, 2025 within the tour route corridor (San Diego → OC/LA → SF Bay). Expected format: ~60–90 minutes including a short shakeout run or social ride (as appropriate), group Q&A, photos, and light brand support. Sponsor may provide modest product giveaways and will capture content for social media.
Prize is not transferable or resellable. What’s not included: Venue permits (if required), insurance for participants, refreshments, local crowd management, or any costs not expressly stated. Scheduling: Final date/time and exact location are at Sponsor’s reasonable discretion, subject to athlete schedule, safety, and logistics.
9) Winner Community Obligations (Safety First) Winner agrees to:
- Designate a Lead on site to coordinate the meetup.
- Provide a safe start location, reasonable parking, and an indoor fallback if weather requires.
- Ensure compliance with local laws/permits; follow instructions from Sponsor staff for safety.
- Communicate event details promptly to their members; limit the route/session as agreed (e.g., short shakeout run or social ride).
- Acknowledge the event may be photographed/filmed; participants may be asked to sign a standard liability waiver/media release on site.
10) Publicity Except where prohibited, winner consents to Sponsor’s use of community name, city, and event content (photo/video) for promotional purposes without additional compensation.
11) General Conditions Sponsor may cancel, modify, or suspend the Contest if fraud, technical failures, force majeure, safety concerns, or any factor beyond Sponsor’s control impairs the integrity or feasibility of the Contest or the visit. Sponsor reserves the right to disqualify any entrant acting in violation of these Rules or engaging in disruptive or unsafe conduct.
12) Release & Assumption of Risk By entering, entrants release and hold harmless Sponsor, its affiliates, officers, employees, agents, and the athlete from any claims, liability, injury, damage, loss, or expense arising out of participation in the Contest or any event activities, except to the extent caused by Sponsor’s gross negligence or willful misconduct. Athletics activities carry inherent risks; participants attend and participate at their own risk.
13) Privacy Personal data will be processed in accordance with Sponsor’s Privacy Policy for the purposes of administering the Contest, selecting a winner, coordinating the event, and—if you opt in—sending Ryzon news. Data may be stored outside the US subject to appropriate safeguards.
14) Taxes Any applicable taxes, fees, or reporting obligations arising from the prize are the winner community’s responsibility. (Sponsor does not provide tax advice.)
15) Disputes; Governing Law These Rules and the Contest are governed by the laws of the State of California, without regard to conflict of law principles. Any dispute arising out of or relating to this Contest shall be resolved individually, without resort to class action, and submitted to binding arbitration in Los Angeles County, CA before a single arbitrator under the JAMS or AAA streamlined rules. Judgment on the award may be entered in any court of competent jurisdiction.
16) Winner List / Rules For the winner’s community name and city, or to obtain a copy of these Official Rules, email [info@ryzon.com] with subject line “West Coast Connect Contest—Request” by November 15, 2025.
