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==About==
==About==
The ''Butterfly Trek Madone'' currently holds the title of the most expensive bike sold in the world. The second most expensive bike ever sold was the Trek Yoshitomo Nara Speed Concept that was sold for $200,000.<ref name=AwayStay>{{cite web|title=Five most expensive bike in the world|url=http://blog.awaystay.com/tag/damien-hirst-butterfly-trek-madone/|publisher=AwayStay|accessdate=20 September 2013}}</ref> Since the ''Butterfly Trek Madone'' utilized the beauty of natural wings taken from butterflies,<ref name=HighSnob>{{cite web|last=Fischer|first=David|title=Trek Madone Bike by Damien Hirst|url=http://www.highsnobiety.com/2009/07/23/trek-madone-bike-by-damien-hirst/|publisher=HighSnobiety|accessdate=20 September 2013}}</ref> it was predicted that PETA was highly opposed to this art piece. There were also animal rights activists that called Hirst's bike art "barbaric." The original release of the bike was in July 2009 before the actual auction.<ref name=CyclingWeekly>{{cite web|last=Wynn|first=Nigel|title=Armstrong's Damien Hirst bike fetches half million |url=http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/429358/armstrong-s-%20damien-hirst-bike-fetches-half-million.html|publisher=Cycling Weekly|accessdate=20 September 2013}}</ref> The original concept was in honor of Lance Armstrong's return to cycling.<ref name=MillionaireToysGlobal>{{cite web|title=Trek "Butterfly" Madone|url=http://www.millionairetoysglobal.com/2011/11/trek-butterfly-madone.html|publisher=Millionaire Toys Global|accessdate=20 September 2013}}</ref>
The ''Butterfly Trek Madone'' currently holds the title of the most expensive bike sold in the world. The second most expensive bike ever sold was the Trek Yoshitomo Nara Speed Concept that was sold for $200,000.<ref name=AwayStay>{{cite web|title=Five most expensive bike in the world |url=http://blog.awaystay.com/tag/damien-hirst-butterfly-trek-madone/ |publisher=AwayStay |accessdate=20 September 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130921055504/http://blog.awaystay.com/tag/damien-hirst-butterfly-trek-madone/ |archivedate=21 September 2013 |df= }}</ref> Since the ''Butterfly Trek Madone'' utilized the beauty of natural wings taken from butterflies,<ref name=HighSnob>{{cite web|last=Fischer|first=David|title=Trek Madone Bike by Damien Hirst|url=http://www.highsnobiety.com/2009/07/23/trek-madone-bike-by-damien-hirst/|publisher=HighSnobiety|accessdate=20 September 2013}}</ref> it was predicted that PETA was highly opposed to this art piece. There were also animal rights activists that called Hirst's bike art "barbaric." The original release of the bike was in July 2009 before the actual auction.<ref name=CyclingWeekly>{{cite web|last=Wynn|first=Nigel|title=Armstrong's Damien Hirst bike fetches half million |url=http://www.cyclingweekly.co.uk/news/latest/429358/armstrong-s-%20damien-hirst-bike-fetches-half-million.html|publisher=Cycling Weekly|accessdate=20 September 2013}}</ref> The original concept was in honor of Lance Armstrong's return to cycling.<ref name=MillionaireToysGlobal>{{cite web|title=Trek "Butterfly" Madone|url=http://www.millionairetoysglobal.com/2011/11/trek-butterfly-madone.html|publisher=Millionaire Toys Global|accessdate=20 September 2013}}</ref>


==Auction==
==Auction==

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The Butterfly Trek Madone, an artwork utilizing a bicycle by Damien Hirst, became the world's most expensive bicycle when it was bought at auction for $500,000.[1] It was designed by Hirst, who used real butterfly wings that were placed onto the actual frame and rims of the bicycle.[1] The bike had been ridden by Lance Armstrong in the 2009 Tour de France.[1][2]

About

The Butterfly Trek Madone currently holds the title of the most expensive bike sold in the world. The second most expensive bike ever sold was the Trek Yoshitomo Nara Speed Concept that was sold for $200,000.[3] Since the Butterfly Trek Madone utilized the beauty of natural wings taken from butterflies,[4] it was predicted that PETA was highly opposed to this art piece. There were also animal rights activists that called Hirst's bike art "barbaric." The original release of the bike was in July 2009 before the actual auction.[5] The original concept was in honor of Lance Armstrong's return to cycling.[6]

Auction

Butterfly Trek Madone was auctioned at Sotheby's for the Livestrong Foundation.[1] Armstrong's excitement was evident on Twitter when he tweeted during the auction that the bike had gone "for 500,000.00!!! Half a million bucks!!!"[7] The event that the Butterfly Trek Madone was being presented at was the "It's About the Bike" auction held on 1 November 2009 in New York City. The auction was held to raise money and benefit the Lance Armstrong Foundation's cancer research, awareness, and advocacy. At the auction a total of $1.25 million that was raised. There were about 20 renowned artists that were asked to utilize their expertise to create unique artwork to be showcased and ultimately auctioned off. It ended up being Hirst's Butterfly Trek Madone that sold for $500,000.00.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c d "World's most expensive bicycles for uber-rich riders". Bornrich. Retrieved 29 October 2012.
  2. ^ a b "TREK: €ŒIT€™S ABOUT THE BIKE€ AUCTION RAISES $1.25 MILLION FOR CANCER". Trek BicycleCorporation. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  3. ^ "Five most expensive bike in the world". AwayStay. Archived from the original on 21 September 2013. Retrieved 20 September 2013. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  4. ^ Fischer, David. "Trek Madone Bike by Damien Hirst". HighSnobiety. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  5. ^ Wynn, Nigel. "Armstrong's Damien Hirst bike fetches half million". Cycling Weekly. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  6. ^ "Trek "Butterfly" Madone". Millionaire Toys Global. Retrieved 20 September 2013.
  7. ^ "Lance Armstrong auction: Damien Hirst 'Butterfly Bike' goes for $500,000". Road.cc. Retrieved 29 October 2012.


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