My Dilemma and How You Can Help


In just a few weeks, I will be turning 40. Historically known as the mid-life of a human being, I did something crazy, or so some may say. No, I didn't go and buy a shiny new convertible that I can zip around town with. No, I didn't quit my job and decide to follow some dream of becoming an artist. No, I didn't jump in the sack with some hot Ken doll of a man.

I bought a bike.

A bike, you say? Yes. A beautiful, sleek, smooth fantabulous bike like no other I have ever had. It's a triathlon bike, and it rides like "buttah." Traditional cyclists call it strange looking, but for me and my teammates, we call it beautiful. It's eye candy, this bike, and I don't regret one penny that I spent on it.

However, I'm in a dilemma. You see, I'm one of the weird ones...I've always named the bikes I race on. (OK, I've only had one before now, and her name is Elly -- after my grandmother who fought multiple myeloma.) This bike was purchased for the same reason, to ride in triathlons so that I may honor those who have battled the long haul of having a blood cancer.

So here I am, with this kick-ass piece of fine machinery, and it needs a name. I have a few recommendations from friends and teammates, but nothing has quite pushed my buttons in the right way yet, so the search for the perfect name goes on. 

Therefore, I place my trust in you. Now through January 29th at 6pm EST, I am putting the naming rights up for auction on eBay, and the highest bidder gets to name this beautiful bike. The name will be permanently painted on the seat post of my bike, and will remain there forever. If you are a business and you want to promote your brand, it's yours if you sport the highest price. If you are a person and you want to be the one to name this bike, again, it's yours if you are the highest bidder.


I LOVE THIS BIKE, and will be using it for many years to come, in many triathlon races. As the highest bidder, you can take pride knowing that 1) you contributed to a good cause and 2) your legacy will live on for a long time.

Thanks for your consideration, and thanks for your help!


Comments

TNTcoach Ken said…
Ha, great idea. I partial to the name 'Ken'.
January 23, 2009 at 6:45 AM
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