How come I never noticed that? I, who have only ever named one bike in my life, because I didn't want to refer to my Naked bike. She's Maple, thanks to her painted fork.

We will look to a different brand when Ryder gets older.

Is that.... Ryder astride a Stryder? (sorry, I'm constitutionally unable to avoid bad dad jokes)

Thanks, Suzanne! She looks so tiny here, but she was a pretty average size newborn.

She’s a cutie! I had nothing to do with the choice of name, though. They wanted something meaningful but gender-neutral.

I hope so. Someday I’ll even ride it!

Looks like a great route!

Congratulations! Somehow I missed this post otherwise I surely would have commented. Wonderful picture!

Wonderful picture! Ryder is adorable and what an appropriate name! Lina needs a strider, too!

Congratulations!

Thanks, Kathleen. She'll be a year old next fall but also has 3 other local grandparents.

Al would never notice my bibs as he rarely rides behind me. I'm the little engine puffing along well behind!

As for CB reading, Scott is always good for that. And the Classens seem to do a lot of fall trips... I'm sure there are others too.

Me too! Awaiting that first paycheque to put in my "fun fund".

See through shorts? I understand. On our tour this summer, Sue mentioned that my bibs where getting quite transparent. Congratulations to you and Al for your grandchild. Too bad you have to postpone your trip until next year. Was looking forward to some CB reading this fall!

Oh Jacquie! Congratulations! A grandchild. Such a beautiful baby and such an amazing name. You and Ryder are going to have such an amazing year it will fly by. France will wait for you and be all the sweeter for it.

Congratulations on the grandbaby!! It's understandable that you would decide to postpone. France will still be here in 2024 - I'll look forward to your journal firing back up then.