I picked a name for my bike...

[GraysonKelly]

...and her name is Captain (Cappy for short). Actually my partner suggested it. It's a little amusing. I am obsessed with Star Trek Voyager and love Captain Janeway so my partner suggested I name it Captain. Then I broke into verse, "Oh Captain, My Captain, our fearful trip is done the ship has weathered every rack the prize we sought is won" That is my all time favorite poem and those words are prophetic for the task I'm undertaking. I'm excited. So, that's her name.
Gray

[Smilie]

Aye Aye Captain! Glad you found a name you like!

Beam me up Scotty...

[Fujichants]

I like the name! I used to have a horse called Captain.

[wildhawk]

Sounds like a great name! Let’s hear it for the Trekkies - count me in! I was wondering if any of you named your rides. My husband was so amused when we first married because I named each of his vintage cars, and now my bike. I call mine “Spirit” as I feel like a free spirit whenever we are riding and because I have a passion for birds of prey - spirits of the sky. Besides, she is a very dark purple color and I got tired of calling her “purple pavement eater”! Anyone else have names for their bikes?

[IGGY]

yup! But I haven't admitted it to ANYONE until now.

Esperanza! No idea why. But I like it. You have to say it loudly with authority! large swinging hand gestures are good too!

I'm a pale skinned mutt of ethnicity ranging from english, scotch, french, irish, and welsh. I YEARN to be exotic. Unfortunately, I'm stuck with pink and sweaty. But, my bike can be swift and dance the salsa, even if I can't!

My husband is going to literally fall over when he reads this.

Am I gonna regret this post?

[gingerale]

I like it! I never thought about naming my new bike until recently and after reading some of these threads. I think it's a great idea and now have to find the perfect name for mine.

[squirrell]

I named my Hybrid a couple of months ago--it's called "That'll do". Like in the movie "Babe."

[JTchaser]

My bike is Mad Dawg Madone! Mad Dawg is my second road bike since we started riding Memorial Day weekend. I now ride a Trek Madone 5.1...I didn't bond with her right away like I had my first road bike, which was named right away, but as soon as I named her...we're bonded! I can't wait until I'm ready to really hit the hills and ride her like a Mad Dawg!

We're doing the Solvang Prelude 50-mile on November 1st and I'm hoping to tear up those hills! Then on to the Solvang Century in March!!!!

Name it and claim it!!!!

[Fujichants]

We're doing the Solvang Prelude 50-mile on November 1st and I'm hoping to tear up those hills! Then on to the Solvang Century in March!!!!

Ooooh....Solvang Prelude...something for BF and I to do!

[JTchaser]

I'm excited about the prelude...I am terribly out of shape and working on that, have quite a bit of weight to lose after several years of weight-gain due to health problems, medications, and depression from being so ill...last year at this time I was looking at a heart and lung transplant, couldn't walk across the room without huffing...this year I'm riding and training for the Century in March!

I'm taking control of my health! Mad Dawg's my health partner!

P.S.

Our bikes are brothers and sisters! I saw your pics, same bike! Love the pink tape...I think my hubby needs to add that to Mad Dawg!

[wildhawk]

Awesome JT! Sounds like you are well on your way to recovery! I like that you are considering your bike your health partner! I feel that way with Spirit too (I am recovering my heart health as well). I wish you all the best in your training for your ride and with your new bike - go for it!!!!!

[arielmoon]

Great name!

I just got back from one of the biggest Scifi conventions in the US called Dragon Con. It was awesome!

[JTchaser]

Awesome JT! Sounds like you are well on your way to recovery! I like that you are considering your bike your health partner! I feel that way with Spirit too (I am recovering my heart health as well). I wish you all the best in your training for your ride and with your new bike - go for it!!!!!

Yep...she's my buddy! Thanks for your encouragement

[GraysonKelly]

Great name!

I just got back from one of the biggest Scifi conventions in the US called Dragon Con. It was awesome!

Is that the Con in Atlanta, GA? I went there several years ago with an ex who was promoting her new book. It was awesome. When I first walked into the hotel I saw a parade of Storm Troopers and about had a fit. I actually squealed! My ex thought I was nuts. It was a blast and I only wish i could go back now that I'm more into the star trek thing. Good for you!
Gray

[DebTX]

Was on the bike today, thinking about all of you naming your bikes. I tried to think of a name for her and nothing came to me. All I know for certain is that she's a "she", for sure.

I'm figuring I'll be on her one day and I'll have a lightbulb moment where the exact right name will come to me

Love your stories though...