This is a bit strange but . . . I was recently asked to submit and application/resume for a mntn bike team--they are in need of women mountain bikers. They would pay all of the race entry fees as well as provide me with a free kit. Which is huge!

However, the team is from a different area. I feel a need to represent my city/region. My LBS has a club--which you have to pay to be a member of. Right now I race under that club name. And, honestly, I would much rather represent them. Would it be odd to submit a resume to the LBS owner and inquire about a sponsorship through them, asking for similar terms as the other team offer?