Took my 2-yr-old son to the last of the Marymoor Velodrome summer series races tonight. He rode his tricycle up to watch from the top of high-bank turn and sat there, transfixed. It was a perfect late summer evening– dry and warm, with a lingering sunset. The Cat 1&2 races were fast and precise, and the two-wheeled machines looked perfect in the purity of the track form.
As we left, I asked my son if he had fun. He responded, redirecting the conversation as only a toddler can…
ME: “Did you like the races and the fast bikes?”
SON: “You ride your bike fast!”
ME: “That’s right, sometimes I ride fast too. I push hard on the pedals and go fast.”
SON: “Push on the pedals and go FAST! Push on the pedals and go FAST! ”
I believe my work here is done. The kid is going to be fine.
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@jimmy
SPECTACULAR. A Prophet, with the most beautiful Shimano group ever made. Incredibly good work. The only issue I've got is the hair under the helmet; please ensure he immediately start to fan the hair up and out of the vents in order to channel maximum V.
@frank
Rule #3 far outweighs rule #19 at this stage. Upon a certain age,while partaking in rule #56, the rules will be explained. Until then the fire in his eyes confirms rule #6.
@jimmy
Plenty of Rule 6, and loads of the V. That is the killer look, combined with that look of joy combined mischief that we all find on two wheels. Stoked to see a kid that young on a bike and loving it, Velominatus-style. My only concern is: where do you go from a Scandium Merckx with the best DT shifter group Shimano ever made? A Steel Merckx with Campa, I suppose, but...that's not a lot of room to grow.
If any Welluminati are interested our track racing starts soon, there's a working bee this weekend, and a couple of Tuesday night warm up nights on the next 2 Tuesdays. Training nights the track is available are Monday, Thursday and Sunday arvo, and the club has bikes suitable for Juniors and adults to hire. The Calender will be on the Port Nicholson Poeneke cycling club site.
Some great photography from the Team GB track training camp.
Need to get a motorbike for my 2 x 20 sessions (and up the pace a lot!)
Made my day! Wonderful article.