My Mountain Dream Bike Story part 1 Continued (by X73-Andre')

The tunnel was dark, so dark I had to turn on my powerful bike lights as I rode. I had just past 3 of the four bike riders that was ahead of me and now trying to catch up with the forth rider. The rider was 10 yards away out side from the tunnel and I know that once that rider passes the big 500 year old tree after the water fall its home free, down the hill hitting a speed of 95 mph to the finish line. I needed a miracle to happen in order for me to catch up with that rider and it happened, just before the rider was just about to past the water fall the rider hit a wet spot and slid into the sand. I flew passed the rider with a big grin on my face while looking back but before I knew it the rider was back on the trail. It seemed like I was going in slow motion because before I got up to the 500 year old tree the rider was next to me and I knew this was going to be a hell of a finish. Here we go down the steep hill at speeds of 95 mph to the finish line with sweat, tears, dust, and dirt flying everywhere. The lovely girl dropped the finish flag and the trail of dust and dirt filled the air like a sand storm in the desert. After Reviewing the tape the judges made their decision, well at least I brought home back with me the second place Silver Trophy and kissed the back hand of the winner, she is taking me out to dinner next week. :)