ok, it's that time of year with all the usual discussion on why pros aren't pushing themselves for their greatest individual efforts, and rather playing strategy in determining how to win in Kona. First, let me say that I don't believe there is anything wrong with strategy, and frankly, if someone builds a dynasty because they have figured out a way (and thus may be smarter than the rest of their counterparts) to win the race year after year...that rocks. I love dynasties ;-)
However, we have seen the tri community step up before. A few years TriNewbies stepped in to help fund the new bike for the Hoyts, Tibbsy is getting his new bike, there are countless efforts by tri-people-o-rama doing races for charities, etc. So why are we unable to "convince" our pro-friends that breaking the overall time record could be lucrative?
As mentioned, it comes down to money. Thus, I think we should take it upon ourselves to help that out. Why not create a fund that just continues to grow until someone breaks the record? We may not raise $20k the first year, we may raise $50k...but keep that incentive building over a few years, and who knows?
Even better, to the WTC if you are reading, why don't YOU manage the fund? ;-) You have the ability to alot the top provider of donations (I hesitate to use "fundraiser" as this is only for greedy purposes and not a charitable contribution) each year a slot at your famous little get together over in Kona?
Anyway, just a thought. I pledge my initial donation of $10 today. Anyone else? How about you tri industry folks? I KNOW there are plenty of manufacturers who read this site (I'm calling you out ABG, Softride, Cervelo, Felt, Powercranks, Triathlete Mag, Profile, Zipp, etc.) and plenty of their dealers (and besides Tom D. there are plenty others who read but don't post). Heck, if NBC had any ba!!s they'd throw in $100k just for making those of us who want to watch an actual athletic race version suffer through human highlight show ;-) (ok folks, easy does it, I'm just making a point that there are some people with the money to help provide incentive).
So who's in? Anyone? Tibbsy? Bunnyman? Buehler? Buehler?
Craig Preston - President / Preston Presentations
Saving the world with more professional, powerful, and persuasive presentations - one audience at a time.
However, we have seen the tri community step up before. A few years TriNewbies stepped in to help fund the new bike for the Hoyts, Tibbsy is getting his new bike, there are countless efforts by tri-people-o-rama doing races for charities, etc. So why are we unable to "convince" our pro-friends that breaking the overall time record could be lucrative?
As mentioned, it comes down to money. Thus, I think we should take it upon ourselves to help that out. Why not create a fund that just continues to grow until someone breaks the record? We may not raise $20k the first year, we may raise $50k...but keep that incentive building over a few years, and who knows?
Even better, to the WTC if you are reading, why don't YOU manage the fund? ;-) You have the ability to alot the top provider of donations (I hesitate to use "fundraiser" as this is only for greedy purposes and not a charitable contribution) each year a slot at your famous little get together over in Kona?
Anyway, just a thought. I pledge my initial donation of $10 today. Anyone else? How about you tri industry folks? I KNOW there are plenty of manufacturers who read this site (I'm calling you out ABG, Softride, Cervelo, Felt, Powercranks, Triathlete Mag, Profile, Zipp, etc.) and plenty of their dealers (and besides Tom D. there are plenty others who read but don't post). Heck, if NBC had any ba!!s they'd throw in $100k just for making those of us who want to watch an actual athletic race version suffer through human highlight show ;-) (ok folks, easy does it, I'm just making a point that there are some people with the money to help provide incentive).
So who's in? Anyone? Tibbsy? Bunnyman? Buehler? Buehler?
Craig Preston - President / Preston Presentations
Saving the world with more professional, powerful, and persuasive presentations - one audience at a time.