i was lined up with 4 other races at the start line. the race was about to begin, i loved hearing my girlfriend cheer for me through the crowed of people. 50k was on the line. she usually worried a lot when i raced like this, but i knew she had grown to like watching me.

it was a few minutes before the race, i quickly ran to her, putting my arm around her shoulder. she was much shorter than me.

“If I win this, it’ll be your turn to ride something…"