You’ve all likely seen the beautiful custom bikes that Lance had created for the 2009 race season and the “It’s about the Bike Auction“, but have you seen these? A few of my friends have their very own custom Livestrong bikes that are just as unique, and wicked cool.

Jon Binsted (aka @LIVESTRONGTEXAS)

Bike: 2011 Trek Madone 6.9 SSL

And if that isn’t enough, Jon’s actually got a second custom Livestrong bike. This one he has retired and has hanging on his wall.

Bike: Centurion Steel frame painted by www.semcustompaint.com

Chris Gomez (aka @scratchex)

Austin photographer, Chris Gomez, has an awesome custom made Livestrong bike as well. His MashSTRONG bike has got to be the coolest Fixie that you’ve ever seen, right? This thing is absolutely beautiful and has pretty much become more of a piece of art than a means of transportation for Chris.

Bike: 2009 53 cm Cinelli frame and fork

Chris’ bike was even signed by the man, himself….and Lance told him “it’s a cool bike”.

You can read about how this bike came together….Chris explains it all right here.

Matt McGinty (aka @gint32)

Bike: 2009 Trek Madone 6.9 Pro

Not to be outdone by Jon, Matt’s also got two custom Livestrong Bikes. This one is his Livestrong Unity Bike. Sweet.

Bike: 2011 Trek Madone 6.9 SSL

Okay, your turn. Do any of you have, or know of, a custom Livestrong bike? We’d love to see it. Provide a link to the pictures in the comments section below or E-mail us the photos.

If you like what these guys have put together, let them hear about it. Please leave your comments below.

So far we’ve had 11 brave souls send in their video submission as entry into our wicked Sweet Leaf Tea contest.  With a prize pack that includes:

• Cycling Jersey
• 2 cases of Sweet Leaf Tea
• A bunch of other Sweet Leaf Tea Schwag (I’ve honestly never used that word before)

…..we had to push it on you just one more time.

This is one hot contest, my friends and if you really can’t muster up what it takes to put a little video together…we’ll take a “Sweet” written submission as well. Send us a video (or story) describing your sweet bike, ride, event…whatever.  For more information, check out the Sweet Leaf Tea Contest Details.

Have a look at what Ken from Bike View put together for his submission:

Submit your video link or story in the comments section below, or e-mail it to darryl@lovingthebike.com.  Contest closes on Friday at 5:00PM EST with the “Sweet” winner being announced next week.  Good Luck.