Sep 4, 20093

Russell Crowe Challenges Reporter to Bicycle Duel

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Russell Crowe threatened challenged Aussie reporter Annette Sharp to a 20 K “bicycle duel” after she made fun of his, uh, “fitness regime” in one of her articles in the local paper. The NY Daily News says

Crowe was apparently none too pleased by a column on Tuesday entitled “Smokes and fatty foods the fitness regime for Rusty.” The paper mocked Crowe after he was photographed pausing during a recent bike ride with his personal trainer to puff on a cigarette and chow down on three tacos and a soft drink.

Crowe’s spokesman called up gossip columnist Annette Sharp the next day and said, “Get on your bike. Russell wants you to go riding with him. Are you ready to die?”

Then he added, “If you find yourself alone, riding in the green fields with the sun on your face, do not be troubled. For you are in Elysium, and you’re already dead! Mwah ha ha ha hah!”

Shooting Robin Hood last month:

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PHOTO SOURCE: Bauer-Griffin, Splash News