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https:\/\/secure.self.com\/magazine\/sweeps\/1011_specialized\/entry\/long\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Tell us, in 150 to 250 words, why participating in the Patrick Dempsey Challenge would be meaningful to you and you could win a Specialized bike and trip to Portland, Maine, to participate in a luncheon and VIP bike ride with Patrick Dempsey.<\/p>\n

\u00a0There will be one (1) winner. The prize is one (1) custom fit Specialized 2012 Vita Elite bike (ARV: $810); one (1) BA Specialized bike fit at a local Specialized Bicycle Components Dealer (ARV: $250); one (1) coach round trip airfare ticket from the major commercial airport nearest winner’s primary residence in the US to Portland, Maine (ARV: $650); one (1) standard hotel room for two (2) nights at a hotel selected by Sponsor (ARV: $500); participation in the Patrick Dempsey Challenge Luncheon (one meal); participation in the VIP bike ride and Charity bike ride.
\n\u00a0The approximate retail value of the prize is $2,210, depending on exact itinerary.<\/p>\n

\u00a0All ground transportation, meals except the Patrick Dempsey Challenge Luncheon in-room or other personal charges at lodging (e.g., mini-bar, movies), telephone calls, gratuities, incidentals, and all other expenses are not included. Winner and travel companion must be available to travel on the same itinerary and must be available to attend the Patrick Dempsey Challenge Luncheon and available to participate in the 2012 Dempsey Bike Ride or another winner will be selected.<\/p>\n

\u00a0Trip must be booked by May 1, 2012 and completed by October 9, 2012 and may be subject to certain other restrictions, including without limitation blackout dates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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