DESIGN MEANING:

Even after a stroke forever changed his life, U.S. Coast Guard Electrician’s Third Mate Michael Bell maintains an uplifting attitude fueled by the Coast Guard motto, “Always Ready.” This motto served as the inspiration for his personal motto, “Adapt & Overcome.”

His design represents his USCG service with a ship’s wheel that transitions into a bike chain, a symbol of his newly-found passion for cycling. Bike races has become one way Bell has been able to overcome his injury while also inspiring and benefiting others through numerous charity races.

In addition to giving-back through charity bike races, Bell also had the desire to help others who are rehabilitating themselves to regain their freedom and independence.