Hi!
I could be wrong, but that motto started among NYC messengers at least
15 years ago.
At the recent CMWC (Cycle Messenger World Championships) in New York,
this fellow had an accident several hundred yards from the finish line
(I didn't see the accident, so I don't know if anyone else was
involved or not); note the "tacoed" (as in "bent like a taco") front
wheel.
I was standing about 50 yards from the finish line, when I saw him
running by. It was a one shot deal (not having motor drive or
anything), so I was glad when I saw on the neg that I caught him
mid-stride.
IMHO, he sums up the spirit of competition that was evident at the
event: It's not when or how you finish, it's that you finish.
http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3579327&size=lg
Now, after all that, I don't how good the photo actually is, but I
rather like it for my own reasons that may be independant of the
quality of the piece. Comments are welcome.
Looks like a more serious photo from your series about CMWC.
I really like it... Simply because even without a story attached to it
in writing, it tells a great deal of a story on its own...
Thumbs up!
Boris
