The first time
at a trail is always an enlivening experience.
The mountain
biker does not know what comes after every turn.
It is a mystery
and a delightful surprise.
Even a hill is
welcomed by the mountain biker with good vibe.
So he gets
there, hungry for life.
The mountain
biker makes his way through the trees
Without the need
to cut them down
Each root, rock,
turn, climb and downhill is a challenge.
He can’t always
have straight, flat paths.
The challenge is
what makes it worthwhile.
When going down
hills, physics is king
There is just no
way to trump gravity.
Brake too hard,
and he’ll surely lose control.
Brake too soft,
and he’ll surely hit a tree.
Balance is
definitely key.
The mountain
biker is at peace with nature.
He moves fluidly
so as to not hit the trees;
Or worse, the ground.
The trees don’t
mind, they hardly feel a scratch.
But the mountain
biker will surely feel more than a scratch.
The mountain
biker flows with nature,
He works with
gravity,
He overcomes
every obstacle,
And they all
reign supreme.
He is the
mountain biker with good vibe.
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In case you are unfamiliar with mountain biking, watch this video. The video is not mine, but its at one of my favorite trails at my favorite mountain bike park in Bayamón, Puerto Rico. Also, listen to it with some good headphones because the music is also awesome. 'Gotta love Pink Floyd...
After watching the video, read the poem again. Your mental picture and understanding of it might change.
Mountain biking must be an intense sport! Where do you practice it here in Puerto Rico?
ReplyDeleteI didn't know there were such good mountain biking trails in Puerto Rico. I never learned to ride a bike (why am I saying this?) but I'd like to learn, and I'd definitely be interested in riding through the trail in the video.
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