Fall Sunset Photo Contest:

We mentioned that we'll be giving away some pretty sweet prizes to our community members.  Its about time we start the next enter to win contest!

Fall Sunset Photo Contest:  Win a Pair of Beach Cruisers!!!

In honor of Fall and long walks on the beach, we're hosting a "Fall Sunset Photo Contest" and giving away a pair, (yes we said a Pair!) of brand new Beach Cruisers from Phat Cycles to one lucky myOC community member!

All you have to do is join our new myoc community, upload one of your favorite sunset shots and you could win one Beach Cruiser for yourself and one for your significant other.   We know you probably have 50 moody sunset photos on your mobile phone already..   Specifically, we'll be giving away One  "Tribal" Men's Beach Cruiser and One "Zoe" Women's Beach Cruiser to one lucky winner.

Plus:  We'll also NOW be publishing the winning sunset photo in OC Outdoors section of the OC Register newspaper!

How to Enter?

All you have to do is follow a few easy steps:

Step 1: Create a profile in the myoc community HERE

Step 2: Upload your sunset photos into the myoc community HERE

How do we chose a winner?

We'll pick our 1 favorite sunset photo that was uploaded between October 20th and 12:00PM PST November 30th, 2011 in the myoc community.  We'll give extra consideration to your sunset photos that were taken in Orange County or Southern California, but feel free to upload your best shot, even if you were on vacation somewhere.

Questions?

Can I upload multiple photos?

Yes, you can upload as many photos as you'd like.  Feel free to comment on other members photos and share your thoughts in the new community

Photo file size must be under 2MB

How are we choosing a winner?

We have a team of judges at orangecounty.com and Phat Cycles who will be picking our 1 favorite photo.

 If you have additional questions, feel free to contact us on our orangecounty.com profile

Photo resolution and size must be large enough for us to run in print at the appropriate resolution. (800pixels wide)

Details:

By signing up for the myoc community and entering this contest "Fall Sunset Photo Contest", you agree that you would like to receive our newsletter and updates from orangecounty.com and it's partners about future giveaways and weekly events.  Winner must be a member in good standing of the myoc community (my.orangecounty.com).  Photo must be uploaded between October 20th, 2011 and 12:00PM PST November 30th, 2011 in the myoc community.  Odd's of winning will depend on the number of entries.

Prize is not substitutable.

About Phat Cycles:
Phat Cycles is a division of Cycle Support West, Inc.

The Phat Cycles brand was originally established in the late 90’s in Los Angeles, California. At that time the Phat was only known for some of its innovative chopper offerings. The brand was purchased by CSW in 2003.  Currently located in the surf city of Huntington Beach, California where they design some of the coolest rides for the So Cal streets and beaches. Phat Cycles has maintained the edgy roots of the brand with innovative models like the X-Rated and the Stretch. These models belong to the edgy and cool Phattitude series.  Phat Cycles successfully expanded the line into multiple segments. The brand once only known for it’s choppers is now equally sought after for it’s unique and stylish designs in their Designer, Modified and Phundamental line offerings.  The Phat Cycle line is the culmination of all things “cool”, enjoy the ride!

2012 Phundamentals:

Whether you are biking to the beach or just cruising casual, our Phundamental line delivers fun in the sun.
Get caught up with the all-new “Tribal” cruiser with its Pedal Forward Technology (PFT) frame, striking new graphics and brilliant colors.

New for the ladies is the “Zoe” PFT-equipped model offering Zebra Hearts or Stars graphics with color-coordinated rims.

Mens Beach Cruiser: Tribal 26” (Single-Speed)
Phat Pedal Forward Technology (PFT) Cruiser Men’s Frame & Fork
KT Single Speed Coaster Brake Hub
Alloy Rims w/ Black ED Spokes
Phat Custom Design Elastomer Cruiser Saddle
Custom Graphics & Black Components
Phat Cruiser Handlebar w/ Alloy Stem
Alloy Seatpost Clamp
Comfort Cruiser Pedals
Colors: Gloss Black/Red Rims, Gloss Black/Green Rims, Graphite/Orange Rims

Womens Beach Cruiser: Zoe 26” (Single-Speed)
Phat Pedal Forward Technology (PFT) Cruiser Lady’s Frame & Fork
KT Single Speed Coaster Brake Hub
Alloy Rims w/ Black ED Spokes
Phat Custom Design Elastomer Cruiser Saddle
Custom Graphics & Black Components
Phat Cruiser Handlebar w/ Alloy Stem
Alloy Seatpost Clamp
Comfort Cruiser Pedals
Heart Colors: Gloss Black/Pink Rims, Gloss White/Pink Rims, Gloss White/Grape Rims
Star Colors: Gloss White/Green Rims, Gloss Black/Green Rims, Gloss White/Aqua Rims

The Zoe and Tribal both carry an advertised retail of $ 249.99

ENTRY PERIOD:  The Fall Sunset Photo Contest entry period is: October 20th, 2011 and 12:00PM PST November 30th, 2011 in the myoc community.

Entry in the Sweepstakes does not constitute entry into any other promotion, contest or sweepstakes. By participating in the Sweepstakes, each entrant unconditionally accepts and agrees to comply with and abide by these Official Rules and the decisions of Orangecounty.com, 625 N Grand Santa Ana, Ca ("Sponsor"), which shall be final and binding in all respects.

PROMOTION DESCRIPTION: This Sweepstakes is a new orangecounty.com promotion that offers fans the chance to win A Pair of Beach Cruisers from orangecounty.com and Phat Cycles. Specifically: One (1) "Tribal" Men's Beach Cruiser and One (1) "Zoe" Women's Beach Cruiser.

HOW TO ENTER: To enter the Sweepstakes, visit the web site www.my.orangecounty.com (the "MyOC Community Website"), complete the

Step 1: Create a profile in the myoc community HERE

Step 2: Upload a sunset photo into the myoc community HERE

Step 3:  We will pick 1 winning photo on November 30th, 2011 12:00PM PST

All requested entry steps on the Website  entry page must be completed to enter and to be eligible to win. Incomplete entries will be disqualified. Proof of entering information at the Website is not considered proof of delivery to or receipt by Sponsor of such entry. Except as contemplated in these Official Rules, personal information collected in connection with this Sweepstakes will be used in accordance with the privacy policy found on the Website.

CLAIMING YOUR PRIZE:  Winner must be able to pick up the Beach Cruisers in person at the Phat Cycle offices in Huntington Beach.  Prizes are not substitutable for any other prize or cash value. The Zoe and Tribal both carry an advertised retail of $ 249.99.

ELIGIBILITY: This Sweepstakes is open to legal residents of the continental United States including Alaska and Hawaii. VOID WHEREVER PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED BY LAW. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age or older at time of entry. If entrant is not the age of majority in the jurisdiction where entrant resides, then entrant will be required to get parent/legal guardian consent in order to enter Sweepstakes. Employees (and their immediate families, i.e., parents, spouse, children, siblings, grandparents, step parents, step children and step siblings) of orangecounty.com, ocregister.com a division of Freedom Communications Inc., any and all artists who provide tickets for this Sweepstakes "Artists", any and all record labels who provide tickets for this Sweepstakes "Record Labels", and any and all talent management agencies or other participating sponsors who provide tickets for this Sweepstakes, together with Freedom, Artists and Record Labels, collectively referred to herein as the "Promotion Entities"), and each of their respective affiliated companies, sponsors, subsidiaries, advertising agencies, third party production companies, third party fulfillment agencies are not eligible. By participating in this Sweepstakes, entrants: (a) agree to be bound by these Official Rules and by the interpretations of these Official Rules by orangecountycom, and by the decisions of Freedom, which are final in all matters relating to the Sweepstakes; (b) to release and hold harmless the Promotion Entities and their respective agents, employees, officers, directors, successors and assigns, against any and all claims, injury or damage arising out of or relating to participation in this Sweepstakes and/or use or misuse or redemption of a prize; and (c) acknowledge compliance with these Official Rules. Once deemed eligible for this Sweepstakes, for each entrant to then be eligible for a specific drawing, the entrant must live within the geographical area (to be determined by zip codes provided by entrants) in which the show tickets (e.g. the Orangecounty.com Fall Sunset Photo Contest / Phat Cycles Beach Cruiser giveaway) are being offered by Sponsor.