"The Bike" has a name, and the answer is....

Allow me to introduce you to Ruby Jean.

I spent more time thinking about a name for my bicycle than any semi-sane person should.

I thought of some funny names, macho names, fast names, spiritual names and downright raunchy names and I had many suggestions that covered the all of the previous categories but when this name crossed my mind it was game over.

Ruby Jean is a blended name of 2 wonderful women who have had a very positive impact on my life. My Grandmothers name was Ruby, she passed away many years ago. Grandma was a very sweet lady who unfortunately was bedridden with arthritis for as long as I could remember. When I was young I would visit her and sit by her bed. We would tell each other stories and she was always kind enough to laugh at my stupid jokes. Although Grandma was stuck it that bed I can't ever remember her complaining about her situation. She would always be interested in what I was doing and would encourage me to do my best. 

Jean is the middle name of my lovely wife. I was fortunate to have Stephanie enter my life 15 years ago.
Stephanie is the person that you want to enter as "emergency contact" on a release form. That may sound like a strange compliment but for those of you who don't know her it seems like the best way to describe someone who you would trust with your life. Stephanie has been and continues to be a very positive role model to our kids, we are all better because of her inner strength and determination that she demonstrates on a daily basis. I count my blessings that I was able find the love that I have found in Stephanie. She is also smokin' hot but that doesn't seem relevant to this story.

So, there you have it.
Ruby Jean, a name based on encouragement, strength, determination and love.
Ruby Jean and I are in for quite an adventure and with Grandma watching out from above and Stephanie providing strength and encouragement we should have the wind at our backs and smooth sailing all the way to Boston.

Dream BIG,
Jeff

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