Tour de france 2009: the return of lance armstrong : AOL Video feed

Famed Artists Transform Lance Armstrong’s Cycles into Works of Art

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:07:22 -0500

iReport — November 2009, New York City: The saying “It’s About The Bike” took on a new meaning as seven-time Tour de France champion and cycling icon Lance Armstrong raised $1.3 million to benefit LIVESTRONG – a organization founded by Armstrong, a cancer survivor, to empower and inspire others affected by cancer. The special auction took place at a Sotheby’s in New York City.The “It’s About the Bike” auction featured seven of Lance Armstrong’s bikes used in competition, six of which were rendered into works of art by six world renowned artists: KAWS, Kenny Scharf, Shepard Fairey, Marc Newson, Yoshitomo Nara, and Damien Hirst.Also up for auction was Lance’s “1274 Stolen Bike” – a bike specially designed for competition in his first ever Tour of California race in February, 2009.Each artist incorporated themes which drew inspiration from Lance’s numerous athletic accomplishments as well as his ongoing charity work through LIVESTRONG to empower cancer survivors.Among the surrealistic designs emblazoned on Lance’s cycles were:· KAWS homage to classic vintage racing bikes· Kenny Scharf’s vision of a cycle as a “space travelling machine”· Shepard Fairey’s use of classical Italian architectural details· Marc Newson’s vision of movement as depicted a stroboscopic rear wheel design that appears to “pulse” as it spins· Yoshitomo Nara’s cartoon motifs which includes a moving inspirational message across the tube of the bike’s frame which proclaims “never forget your beginner’s spirit”· Damien Hirst’s “real butterfly” configurations Bidders competed as hard as Lance does on the track to bring home these unique bikes. The winning bids for Lance’s bikes by the respective designers were as follows:$500,000 - designed by Damien Hirst$200,000 - designed Yoshitomo Nara$160,000 - designe...

Lance Armstrong to race Kona Ironman World Championships in 2011

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 03:04:01 -0400

You probably know that I broke the story that Lance Armstrong will be racing an Ironman earlier this year. You probably also know that Armstrong began his professional sports career as a triathlete. But now I can report that according to Armstrong’s long time coach Chris Carmichael of CTS, says the seven time Tour de France plans to race the 2011 Kona Ironman World Championship and---get this bombshell--he plans to not just win his age-group but... Ben Greenfield asks the great question and got the insiders scoop on Armstrong and the big 2011 show in Kona, Hawaii from Carmichael. Follow on Twitter @everymantri or visit http://www.everymantri.com for more news, views, and interviews of great endurance.

Lance Armstrong wins highest Mountain bike race on Earth

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 21:10:03 -0400

Watch 7 Time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong win the 2009 Leadville 100 trail race as he knocks more than 15 minutes off of the old record set by Dave Wiens in 2008 and wins the highest moubtain bike race on the earth.

The Rhode Show 20090324

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 23:39:06 -0400

The Rhode Show 20090324

RS 20090709

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 21:42:26 -0400

RS 20090709

Tour de France Champ Lance Armstrong Visits Missouri

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:07:30 -0400

It’s About the Bike: Lance Armstrong Bike Auction at Sotheby's

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 21:55:17 -0400

SOTHEBY’S AUCTION HOUSE IS TEAMING UP WITH LANCE ARMSTRONG'S "LIVESTRONG" FOUNDATION FOR A UNIQUE AUCTION TO BENEFIT THE WORK OF THE FOUNDATION. "IT'S ABOUT THE BIKE" — IS AN EXHIBITION FEATURING BIKES RIDDEN BY LANCE ARMSTRONG... AND SOON, THEY'LL BE UP FOR SALE.

RS 20091007

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 11:59:06 -0400

RS 20091007