HOW TO BECOME A NINE

This is your chance to win a wildcard to join the second stop of Swatch Nines Bike at Bike Republic Sölden, Austria — either as a rider or as part of our photography team!

WHAT IS
„BECOME A NINE“ 

The „Become A Nine“ concept is your chance to earn a coveted wildcard entry to Swatch Nines and ride alongside some of the world’s best bikers. We’re looking for fresh talent and riders who will add something special to our upcoming event from September 9.-13. in Sölden.

Wildcard entries will go to the most standout clips — both men and women — earning a spot in a week of all-time sessions and good vibes.

On top of that, we‘ve teamed up with Ghost Bikes, who will offer a one year sponsorship to one of the lucky winners.

1. WHO CAN ENTER?

The contest is open to all bikers worldwide with no age limit, whether you're an up-and-coming rider or a seasoned pro. Just show us you’ve got what it takes to handle the creative setups and one-of-a-kind features of the Swatch Nines. And don’t worry, you can enter even tough you already have another bike sponsorship.

2. WHAT SHOULD YOUR SUBMISSION INCLUDE?

Just show us your best riding – we want see you have fun and be creative.

3. WHAT SHOULD THE
INSTAGRAM REEL LOOK LIKE?

1. Create an Instagram Reel up to 45 seconds long (with or without music)
2. Ensure your video is in vertical format and focuses on your riding — filming quality and editing is secondary

4. HOW TO SUBMIT
YOUR VIDEO?

1.  Upload your Reel to your Instagram profile
   Tag @thenines.cc & @bikerepublic.soelden and make sure to use hashtags #SwatchNines and #BecomeANineBike
2. Safe the video to your phone and send it via Wetransfer (or other) to ba9@distillery.cc
   
3. Include the following details in your email: full name, email address, phone number, age, instagram handle, and a photo of yourself
4. Submisson Deadline:
   SUN, August 17
   

5. HOW DOES THE JUDGING WORK?

All entries will be reviewed by the Swatch Nines crew, together with Ghost Bikes and Bike Republic Sölden. We are giving away a minimum of one female and one male spot.

So, head over to Instagram to drop your best clips and stay tuned!

WHAT IS
„BECOME A NINE: PHOTOGRAPHY“

“Become A Nine: Photography” is your opportunity to become part of our media team for the Swatch Nines and take pictures of some of the world’s best athletes. We’re on the hunt for fresh visual talent — photographers who can bring a unique perspective to our event, that takes place September 12–14 in Bike Republic Sölden, Austria.

Wildcard entries will be awarded to the most outstanding submissions — we’re looking for originality, energy, and exciting storytelling.

1. WHO CAN ENTER?

The contest is open to all photographers worldwide — no age limits, no experience requirements. Whether you’re an emerging creative or a seasoned visual storyteller, we want to see your style and eye for the action.

2. WHAT SHOULD YOUR SUBMISSION INCLUDE?

Show us your best work — action, lifestyle, candid moments, creative shots. We want to see that you can capture the sport, atmosphere, energy, and spirit of an event like Swatch Nines.

3. WHAT SHOULD THE
INSTAGRAM POST LOOK LIKE?

1. Create an Instagram carousel with your top 10 photos
2. Ensure your photos are in good quality, and post a diverse combination of action, energy and faces

4. HOW TO SUBMIT
YOUR PHOTOS?

1. Post your top 10 photo carousel to your Instagram profile
2. Tag @thenines.cc & @bikerepublic.soelden and make sure to use hashtags #SwatchNines and #BecomeANinePhotographyBike
3. Send it via Wetransfer (or other) to ba9@distillery.cc 
4. Include the following details in your email: full name, email address, phone number, age, Instagram handle, and a photo of yourself
5. Submisson deadline:
   WED, August 13

5. HOW DOES THE JUDGING WORK?

All entries will be reviewed by the Swatch Nines crew & photographers, together with Bike Republic Sölden. We are giving away a minimum of one spot.

So, head over to Instagram to drop your best clips and stay tuned!