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Apparently Giro pities the fool who can't tie his shoe--or something like that. The cycling helmet, apparel and shoe maker entertained Interbike attendees with an appearance by American cycling star Taylor Phinney of Team BMC and a (very) Las Vegas Mr. T impersonator.

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The stunt was coordinated by Giro Sports Marketing Director Chuck Platt (right) who shares a laugh with Phinney before Mr. T showed up.

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Phinney is still recovering from a broken leg he suffered as a result of a crash at the USA Cycling National Road Championship back in June. Though he uses a cane to keep weight off his leg, he says the recovery is going well.

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Phinney signs a shoelace autograph card for a young fan as part of a shoe-themed promotion at Giro's Interbike booth.

This article is part of RoadBikeReview's coverage of the 2014 Interbike trade show in Las Vegas. For more from Interbike CLICK HERE.