My sister entered a contest and had to write an essay saying why she deserved to win a Ruby Comp ... and she WON IT! Here's the email they sent out to Iron Girl subscribers.

Congratulations to the Winner of the Specialized Designs for Women (D4W) Ruby Comp Bicycle!

And the winner is...

"I'm Tink Cleland. Eight years ago I was in a roll-over accident. I suffered a broken skull, neck and brain damage. I should have died or become a quadriplegic. After learning how to walk again, I decided to become as healthy as possible. I lost 170 pounds, started running and I ran several races including marathons. That turned to triathlons. The 2008 Aflac Iron Girl Lake Las Vegas Triathlon was the most challenging and therefore the most rewarding.

I bought a Specialized Roubaix one week prior to Aflac Iron Girl Lake Las Vegas Triathlon. I'd done several trial hill rides on my old bike, but never on "Wiki," meaning a fast bike. I couldn't believe the difference! I flew! (For me). I could tell I was going to have a great season. I used Wiki for everything and gave away our second car. I gave my old bike to another athlete. Then, my beautiful Wiki was stolen from my locked garage. There were other expensive items that weren't touched, only Wiki. Someone knew her worth. I'd saved for a year to get Wiki! Now I feel immobilized. It's saddened me to the point of not even wanting to run! Now that we're moving I'll feel safe getting a new bike, but see no way of affording a bike for at least another year which means no tri's for 2009. Normally I tell the story of my accident to inspire others to reach beyond their dreams. This time I'm telling it so I can continue to reach beyond my dreams!"

Congratulations to you, Tink! It is time to reach beyond your dreams while riding your new Specialized Ruby Comp Bicycle.