For a general explanation of what’s required to be a part of the BaseCamp Explore Team and all the benefits please head to the page here: https://www.joinbasecamp.com/cyclingteam. And a big thanks to Lauf Cycles for helping to support the team!
If you’re part of the 2025 Team, here's everything you need to know to make sure your events count towards redeeming BaseCamp bucks.
(If you aren't part of the team, scroll to the bottom to learn more about signing up)
Register for five organized events:
What events count?
In order to be eligible to earn BaseCamp bucks (more on those below) and to be entered into the drawing for a Lauf Seigla, you need to attend five organized events between January 1, 2025, and October 19, 2025. Organized events include things like organized races, gran fondos, centuries, fundraiser rides, triathlons, or most any other cycling event other than your casually organized group ride or local get-together.
How do I register with the BaseCamp Team name?
Many event websites, such as BikeReg, will ask you for a Team Name when you register. Please list your team as BaseCamp Explore Team and, if you have the option, link back to our website: www.joinbasecamp.com.
Let everyone know you'll be there
Once you're registered, make sure to head over to the BaseCamp Connect page. Here you can see if others are already attending the event you're registered for (they are listed in chronological order). If you see your event, click in to see who else is attending and add your name!
If you don't see your event, you can submit it to let others know you're attending.
Once you're on the list, you will get an email notification when other BaseCamp members also sign up for the event you're attending. You'll be able to see each other's email addresses and/or phone numbers so you can connect at the event. You can also note whether or not you'd be interested in sharing housing with other BaseCamp members.
BaseCamp is not setting up this lodging, but if you are interested in sharing housing, you can reach out to other members who have also marked that they are interested!
Wear your kit on event day
Once the big day arrives, make sure to wear any Panache BaseCamp jersey or kit while you're on the bike.
Snap a photo
Before, during, or after the event, make sure to snap a photo of you in kit (yes, it can be a selfie)! If you found other BaseCampers at the event, a photo with the group is even better!
Tell your story
Once you're home from the event, please send us an email with a simple report of how things went, and don't forget to include your photo. Your report can be short and sweet, or you can go into lots of details. You can see examples on our Stories page, and we may share your story here, as well, or in future emails or social posts!
IMPORTANT: All event reports should be submitted shortly after your event, but the absolute last day to submit is October 19, 2025. If you have an event on October 19 that would make it challenging to turn a report around same day, please email us!
Share on social (and get an extra Lauf entry!)
Anyone who completes five events as explained above will be entered to win a Lauf Seigla bike with race transmission! Want up to five extra bonus entries into that Lauf drawing? Post at least one picture on Facebook or Instagram from your event with you wearing your kit on social media! Even better if other team members are in the photo.
Your social share must be a post (not a story!) on Facebook or Instagram, and you must tag us (@basecamp_cycling on Instagram and @basecamptrainwhereyoubelong on Facebook).
For every Instagram or Facebook post (not a story!) that you create with your race or event write up and tag BaseCamp in, you'll get an extra entry for the Lauf Seigla (one per event, up to five extra entries total). Just make sure your posts are PUBLIC so we can see and share them.
Enjoy the benefits!
Any BaseCamp Explore team member who participates in at least five organized events as outlined above (including wearing your Panache kit and submitting your stories) between January 1, 2025, and October 19, 2025, will earn $250 in BaseCamp Bucks on October 20, 2025 as follows:
$50 toward the 2025-2026 BaseCamp winter group coaching session (in addition to any other discount)
$100 toward any live BaseCamp camp (in addition to your alumni discount)
$100 toward any BaseCamp 2025-2026 kit purchase (in addition to your normal 20% BaseCamp discount)
BaseCamp Bucks can be used between October 20, 2025, and October 19, 2026, and are valid only for the amounts and items presented above. BaseCamp Bucks cannot be transferred to any other person, and they do not have any cash value.
And, as mentioned, you'll also get an entry to win a Lauf Seigla bike with race transmission (thank you, Lauf!!)!
How can I be part of the 2025 BaseCamp Explore Team?
If you purchased one of our 2025 Elements jerseys or tech tees, you are eligible to be part of the BaseCamp Explore Team. You can learn more and join right here! If you did not purchase a tee or jersey, stay tuned! We hope to open the kit store again in 2025, and you will have another chance to purchase and join if we do.
That's it! If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@joinbasecamp.com. Happy riding!
Do kits from previous years count or must it be a 2025 design?
Wonderful in-depth info. Looking forward to sharing races, rides and stories. Great to have a central event page. Fun Introuduction to some new events, new possibilities and the potential to ride with more BC pals.