Have a few moments while some Polar software downloads so thought I would type out a quick dispatch.
The Reveal last night was unbelievable. For those that don't know, Stronger came to me last fall with a crazy concept to get a proper bike for Duane who showed up to a blog-centric race with a decrypted old bike held together with duct tape. The two of us split up duties and worked the plan over the winter. Stronger worked the front of the store with the fund raising and I worked on the actual bike. Thanks in great part to Tribe Multisport and its 'Chief' Kevin, Duane is the proud owner of a new Cervelo tri bike built up for a man with his large heart.
Andy was able to get Duane to come down to Ironman, by offering up his house and with so many bloggers also here it was divined that this weekend would be the reveal. I would personally like to thank Kevin at Tribe, Carrie for carrying a lot of this load and everyone of you who donated for the bike. Your hearts are amazing.
In Frame: Megan, MoMo, Duane, Andy, Stronger, Big J (Mr. MoMo), Benny, Nytro, Krista.Photo by Bolder in Boulder.
I must have been on the phone with TacBoy and The.Big'un because we also got the whole thing on podcast!
15 comments:
What a tear-jerker! That's absolutely AWESOME. No matter what happens tomorrow, you can all look back on this weekend as one of tremendous humanity and brotherhood. Good show, all.
That is awesome!!!
Ok, I was gonna say that is so awesome, but for someone reason it doesn't seem as real as I want it too.
But it is so awesome.
I don't know Duane but I'll check out his blog.
Oh that is just the nicest thing I have ever heard
((hugs)) to you and Stronger
The entire thing was and is just FABULOUS!
Have a great night tonight, and can't wait to cheer for you tomorrow!
I'm glad I was able to contribute to the cause..it's a great one for sure!
That's absolutely wonderful!
You guys rock!!
Comm, it was great to hear you guys last night! We were all so excited about getting you guys on the phone!! All giggly and stuff!! LOL
Best of everything to you tomorrow. We will be watching you on the big screen tomorrow!! hugs to you, Mo and Goddess!!
Thanks for the update! This is SO wonderful!
Good people you are....every one.
Nice! What a great way to start your race weekend.
That is so wonderful!
Have a great race tomorrow!
Extreme Triathlon Makeover! Commodore style.
Now, you're all the big winners for the weekend, regardless of what Sunday holds. I'm not sure how Duane's face is handling the situation. He's always got a big smile on his face, and this was sure to test the limits.
Have a great race!
You are wonderful people.
Have a great race.
THANK YOU!
(one of the many in Duane's cheering section)
I think you guys all rock. Duane is such an inspiration to us all and totally deserves it. Great job everyone. There is nothing like the tri community.
I'm cheering for ya and watching the race unfold online.
Keep up the great work.
Did he have any idea?
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