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DirtyWorks

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Just to add more evidence to this thread, according to superfrog's results, there were 474 inidividuals listed as finished. There are some other team classes and such, so round up to 500.

Based on what's been discussed, even if Wonderboy is paid to appear, the fees from a tiny event with +/- 500 participants is not going to make a dent in his legal bills.

http://raceresults.eternaltiming.co...tion=Results&Class=Long+Course+Individual~All
 
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Cloxxki

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Armstrong raced Superfrog old school style, in a Speedo and no shirt. I think it is funny because he has now gotten to the point where he has to turn himself into a novelty act to draw more attention to himself.
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I'm telling you, he's going to end like Elvis. Doing his thing in an outrageous outfit (speedo in his case), doing it badly, and in Vegas. Probably a lonesome swim across some hotelcasino's fountain, a couple laps around it on an old aluminum Trek (my ex has a USPS replica that fits him), and then half those laps on foot.
Can you see it now? I sure can and it ain't pretty. He might go as far as to let old women tip him, and try and count his Pelota. Yellow Rose to performing on the Las Vegas strip (pun intended) as the Once Yellow.
 
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BroDeal said:
Armstrong raced Superfrog old school style, in a Speedo and no shirt. I think it is funny because he has now gotten to the point where he has to turn himself into a novelty act to draw more attention to himself.
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Throughout the day, Armstrong was followed by the usual hoard of fans hoping to catch a glimpse of the celebrity athlete, who donned just a Speedo for the entire race (Griffin noted that spectators were yelling, “You’re getting beat by a guy in a banana hammock!”).
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:D
http://triathlon.competitor.com/2012/09/news/lance-armstrong-wins-superfrog-triathlon_62912
So he`s still jucin`. Lol, when will he ever stop?
 
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Cloxxki said:
I'm telling you, he's going to end like Elvis. Doing his thing in an outrageous outfit (speedo in his case), doing it badly, and in Vegas. Probably a lonesome swim across some hotelcasino's fountain, a couple laps around it on an old aluminum Trek (my ex has a USPS replica that fits him), and then half those laps on foot.
Can you see it now? I sure can and it ain't pretty. He might go as far as to let old women tip him, and try and count his Pelota. Yellow Rose to performing on the Las Vegas stri.
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umm...I'd suggest giving that video clip a look (the one from the race whose name I've already forgotten). He's zooming past chicks on hybrid bikes and dudes wearing t-shirts. This was his follow-up to beating some 11 year old in a mountain bike race. He's already become Fat Elvis.
 
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umm...I'd suggest giving that video clip a look (the one from the race whose name I've already forgotten). He's zooming past chicks on hybrid bikes and dudes wearing t-shirts. This was his follow-up to beating some 11 year old in a mountain bike race. He's already become Fat Elvis.
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But, #winning !
 
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To the clinic,
Here is an email thread I had today with a race official voicing my opinion of Lance's upcoming Tri in Columbia MD. I had no idea he was going to do it. It doesn't matter to me one way or another what he is doing. My motivation for participating is my friend.

As a side note I read the clinic on occasion. I just finished Tyler's, David Millar's and Willie Voet's book. I frequent Steve Tilford and Anna K's blogs. My enjoyment from cycling comes from riding with my friends and racing in my summer softball USA Cycling league in the Mid Atlantic. The doping soap opera is just a hobby. Unfortunately, the pro sport I choose to follow is in a sad state.

If you make it thru this note you will see people have completely different views of Lance. The Nichole K blog was a twist I hadn't read yet.






My feedback to the race promoter
To Rev 3 feedback

I did this event to support my friend who has battled with Breast cancer. I understand your motive to increase contributions to the fund raising. I’m glad lance brings a bit more to the kitty but the price is high.. Pro athletes, specifically Lance have created an atmosphere of incredible pressure to cheat, to wring that extra 5% out of their bodies thru doping. Its not right? By endorsing or choosing Lance you send a flawed message to the world. Lance is leveraging your great event to get his burning a$$ out of the flames. I will not support any of your events in the future. The good news I will continue to support the Cancer fight.
Dissapointed,

Pillowsplat


Dear Pillowsplat
We regret to hear that you feel this way. However it's important to know that 100% of the entry fees go directly to The Ulman Cancer Fund. Our goal in being involved with this event has been and will continue to be, to raise funds and awareness for young adults battling cancer! The overall picture is to raise more money for the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults. Lance is a polarizing figure, no doubt about it, but his ability to help with raising money for their cause can't be understated.

The fact is that Rev3 is looking at the overall big picture, way beyond simply the aspect of USAT, triathlons or doping, towards cancer research and the affect that cancer has on families. The Ulman Cancer Fund, not Rev3, was in contact with Lance to participate, not to compete. To bring Lance in and increase not only funds but awareness for such a tremendous and positive cause is something we definitely will stand with them on.

It is important to note that Lance is not competing for the prize purse with pros and is actually racing the Half distance in the Cancer Survivor wave. It is not a largely known fact but the founder of the UCF is currently President and CEO of the Lance Armstrong Foundation, Livestrong. If Lance attending and racing brings more people to the Half-Full and raises more money for young adults battling cancer we consider that a victory! We regret that you feel that way but hopefully you can respect what the Ulman Cancer Fund for Young Adults is working for.

I have provided two links below. One is an interview with Rev3's owner, Charlie, where he discusses the situation and the other is a blog by pro triathlete, Nicole Kelleher. Please feel free to read both.

http://triathlon.competitor.com/2012/09/news/rev3-responds-to-lance-armstrong-race-invitation_62601
http://nicolekelleher.com/


To Rev 3,

I absolutely hope Lance garners more funds for you. And after the event an analysis of how much he helped might be nice. I had already read the first article and just completed Nichole's blog. Like you said he is polarizing, no doubt. I just hope Lance stays true to helping folks navigate the emotional and physical challenges of dealing with cancer. All you can do is hope he doesn't cheat the world to promote Livestrong and not necessarily help cancer victims. As for Mr Ulman, Lance has a habit of calling in favors and intimidating associates.
I hope your events are a rousing success. Continue to Reevaluate your position as more facts come to light.
John

PS. I'm not a big customer. I stopped usts events long ago and usually do one local tri/year. I have focused primarily on USA cycling road and track events. Our small cycling club contributes to Breast cancer awareness and to a local kids home in the Maryland area.
We are one the same side! Helping people.
Thanks for your response I enjoyed the read.
 
DirtyWorks

DirtyWorks

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We regret to hear that you feel this way. However it's important to know that 100% of the entry fees go directly to The Ulman Cancer Fund.
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The Ulman Cancer Fund, not Rev3, was in contact with Lance to participate, not to compete.
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There is the complicated financing scheme again where the event producer gets to claim good intentions with the actual backer, Ulman Cancer Fund, making the up-front investment in funding to the point they are paying to produce the event and paying for an appearance, hoping for some pennies from each dollar invested in the event to eventually funding something. What if the event loses money?

In one sense, this is pretty standard operating procedure for a non-profit. In another, I find it pretty distasteful.
 
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DirtyWorks said:
There is the complicated financing scheme again where the event producer gets to claim good intentions with the actual backer, Ulman Cancer Fund, making the up-front investment in funding to the point they are paying to produce the event and paying for an appearance, hoping for some pennies from each dollar invested in the event to eventually funding something. What if the event loses money?

In one sense, this is pretty standard operating procedure for a non-profit. In another, I find it pretty distasteful.
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The blog from Nicole just needs a unicorn logo to help guide you through her rationale....
 
thehog

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umm...I'd suggest giving that video clip a look (the one from the race whose name I've already forgotten). He's zooming past chicks on hybrid bikes and dudes wearing t-shirts. This was his follow-up to beating some 11 year old in a mountain bike race. He's already become Fat Elvis.
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He did give the overweight guy in the tshirt and toeclips "the look" though.
 
rhubroma

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In today's la Gazzetta dello Sport it is reported that, just to have Lance, the organizers of the San Diego Superfrog triathlon snobbed USADA. Lance won the event. It's incredible how the man's ego won't let him move on with his life. I mean racing to beat that competition after his career is rather pathetic.

On a closing note the Italian sports daily also reported that Kristin Richards, Lance's ex-wife, could be in trouble for having supposedly assisted LA's doping regime. She, so it is claimed, personally supervised the conservation of his EPO files in their home’s fridge, which Lance referred to as "butter" (because they were in the fridge's butter compartment) and distributed them to his teammates before the 98 worlds.

That’s funny, because an ex-teammate of mine stored EPO the exact same way.
 
Race Radio

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To see this place just move on with their lives would be something
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Yeah, we get it. The collapse of the myth has been hard for you.

You may want to turn off the TV, put down the computer, and not read the newspaper for the next 3-4 months. It is going to get much worse.

We are not even out of the 3rd quarter
 
thehog

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pillowsplat said:
http://rev3tri.com/news/lance-unplugged-cyclist-triathlete-cancer-survivor-philanthropist/
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Can't find "7 Times" in there anywhere!

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thehog

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Any news on how much Lancey-poos apearance fee will be? Maybe Ulman gets one too, just reward for being a survivor.
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Read this yesterday. Doesn't mention Livestrong but you get the idea of selling brand "awareness".

In conversations about the direction the "awareness" movement has taken, it's important to examine its early roots, and the things people did to make society more conscious and force a discussion. The gradual commodification of breast cancer reflected a failure of the movement, in that it wasn't able to adapt quickly enough to fight the commercialisation of breast cancer awareness. Now, groups like Breast Cancer Action are having to fight cancer on two fronts: battling for patients, as well as fighting the rise of pinkification.

The group points out that many of the products tied to breast cancer awareness are themselves linked with cancer, or are produced by firms with a terrible record on environmental pollution and other activities known to contribute to high cancer rates. In the course of trying to make a difference, a monster was created instead.
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentis...r-awareness-commodified?mobile-redirect=false

bucketsforthecure.jpg
 
D-Queued

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thehog said:
Read this yesterday. Doesn't mention Livestrong but you get the idea of selling brand "awareness".

...In the course of trying to make a difference, a monster was created instead
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http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentis...r-awareness-commodified?mobile-redirect=false

bucketsforthecure.jpg
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Interesting, and a full circle situation.

Trying to make a difference creates a monster.

At the same time, a monster profits from a masquerade of claims as trying to make a difference.

Dave.
 
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Lance Armstrong competes in triathlon in Maryland''I think he's a great inspiration for anybody,'' said Lennie Phillips of Kensington, Md., who survived brain cancer and competed in the special wave alongside Armstrong. ''All of these allegations, whether they're true or not, I don't know, but he still had to go through all the treatments.''
 
BroDeal

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Lance Armstrong competes in triathlon in Maryland''I think he's a great inspiration for anybody,'' said Lennie Phillips of Kensington, Md., who survived brain cancer and competed in the special wave alongside Armstrong. ''All of these allegations, whether they're true or not, I don't know, but he still had to go through all the treatments.''
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This is the tri where the REV3 people said it was okay that Armstrong was circumventing the ban because he was not there to really race. He would be an inspiration by being there and would start in their cancer survivor wave. I wonder how many people fell for that lie.

Rev3 is scum. I wonder if they will put out a statement saying they forgot to tell Armstrong he was supposed just be there not race.
 
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