Chapter 75

As we approached the first major turn, I leaned into it just like Derek had taught me, feeling Ciara respond perfectly to my movements.

We were flying together, bike and rider as one, the world blurring around us.

The track stretched ahead, each curve and straightaway a new challenge to master. I could feel the other riders around me, their engines creating a thunderous chorus that vibrated through my bones. The competition was fierce today, I could sense it in the way they rode, aggressive and hungry for victory.

As we hit the first straightaway, I noticed two riders closing in on me from behind. Their bikes were...