Someone posted this on our LBS listserv and I thought it was pretty neat.
Chris Horner helps Levi all day, and then gives a ride to another cyclist who had crashed 2K from the finish and wrecked his bike.
Cool..
http://everydayathleteblog.com/2008/...to-the-finish/
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07-13-2008, 07:00 PM #1
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Chris Horner gives a ride to the finish.
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07-13-2008, 07:19 PM #2
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That is a man.
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07-13-2008, 07:49 PM #3
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"Hey dude, get on." and then rode them both up the hill to the finish."
UP the hill
OMG. That's not an everyday athlete. 
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Amazing and a really classy act. We need more of that in sports!
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Wow!
My lungs are burning just thinking about it! Oh my goodness!!Beth
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07-14-2008, 05:32 AM #6
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That's two things.
One, an example of extraordinary sportsmanship!
Two, it ought to put paid to anyone posting here wondering whether a lightweight racing frame and/or wheels will support their weight
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07-14-2008, 10:35 AM #7
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That is great sportsmanship, and a truly impressive feat of strength to boot. Chris Horner just gained another fan.
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07-14-2008, 10:44 AM #8
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Horner rocks - and he's wickedly funny also. Class act for sure.
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