Karma Contest March 2011: Pedal powered

March karma is fixed to gear you up.

By Will Martin, Vita.mn Promotions Editor

August 17, 2012 at 9:45PM
(Margaret Andrews/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Whether you're a hardcore bicycle enthusiast or haven't sat upon two wheels since you ate pavement in the fifth grade, March karma wants to help you gear up for some spring biking. Two randomly chosen winners with more than 500 karma points get a $300 gift card to Penn Cycle.

To see the top contenders for the prizes at any given moment, go to the homepage and scroll down to the karma rankings. As of March 1, 2011 everyone has the same chance to win.

  • How do I increase my karma? By contributing to Vita.mn and especially by making contributions other users really dig. Go add your responses to a few lists or forums, start a list or forum of your own, tag a few places or events, edit a couple of guides, and watch your karma grow. (But wait a few minutes — karma totals don't update instantaneously.)
  • Can I still win if I've won other Vita.mn contests? The prize winners of the February karma contest aren't eligible for this one, since we've gotta spread the love. But if you've won any other Vita.mn contests, karma or otherwise, you can still win this one. See below for full details on eligibility.

Still not motivated? How 'bout a little help from the Drumsticks:

For more information on karma read the full FAQ. For more details on the contest, look below.

Official Rules for the Vita.mn Karma Contest Giveaway

1. No Purchase Necessary. The Vita.mn Karma Contest Giveaway is sponsored by The Star Tribune Company, located at 425 Portland Avenue, Minneapolis, MN 55488. The "Entry Deadline" is 11:59 p.m. (midnight), March 31, 2011. The "Drawing Date" is April 1, 2011. No purchase or payment is necessary to enter this Contest.

2. How to Enter. All eligible registered users of Vita.mn as of March 31, 2011, are automatically entered into the contest.

3. Selection of Winners. Winners will be determined by criteria as defined in the prize description above. The determining tally may differ from the point total publicly displayed on Vita.mn. Each winner will receive only one prize. The decisions of the Contest judges regarding entries and winners shall be final. Winners will be notified by e-mail or phone within fifteen (15) business days of Drawing Date.

4. Claiming Prizes. To claim the prize, each winner must provide proper photo identification and must sign and send to Star Tribune, within ten (10) days of prize notification, such eligibility affidavits and prize acceptance documentation as Sponsor shall provide; failure to claim prize in such manner shall result in forfeiture of prize. All federal, state and local taxes, if any, are the sole responsibility of the winners. Prizes may not be substituted and are not refundable, transferable or redeemable for cash.

5. Eligibility. This Contest is open to legal residents of Minnesota and Wisconsin who are 18 years of age or older. The Contest is subject to all applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations. This offer is void where prohibited or restricted. Employees of The Star Tribune Company, any companies owned by or affiliated with The Star Tribune Company, any Participating Companies, the advertising and promotion agencies representing any of such companies, and members of those employees families are not eligible to enter or win. The winner(s) of the previous month's karma contest are not eligible to enter or win. By submitting an entry, each entrant agrees to all the terms and conditions of these rules; agrees to be bound by these rules and the decisions of the Contest judges; and consents to the use of his/her name and other information for purposes of direct mail or similar solicitations. Each winner accepting a prize consents to the use of his/her name and/or likeness for advertising, trade and promotional purposes without further compensation, except where prohibited by law. Each entrant waives the right to assert, as a cost of winning any prize, any and all costs of verification and redemption or travel to redeem a prize and any liability that might arise from redeeming or seeking to redeem a prize. Each entrant releases each of the following from any and all liability with respect to or arising out of the acceptance, use, misuse or possession of any prize and/or the loss or misdirection of any prize: Sponsor and the Participating Company; their respective affiliates, subsidiaries, divisions, franchises, advertising and promotional agencies; and their respective officers, directors and employees. Star Tribune reserves the right to cancel, amend and/or revoke this Contest due to printing errors or other mistakes. Star Tribune does not accept correspondence or telephone inquiries regarding the status of entries. For a list of winners, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope, accompanied by a signed request, to: "Vita.mn Karma Contest" Giveaway, ATTN: Online Promotions, Star Tribune, 425 Portland, Minneapolis, MN 55488.

about the writer

about the writer

Will Martin, Vita.mn Promotions Editor