Today was the first day I was able to hit up a park since August (two kids at home, one is an infant). I met some cool people and they asked me if I wanted to play a game of BIKE. I laughed and said, "I just got my bike in February and suck, but what the hell." I'll get straight to the point. One of the tricks called out was a 360 out of a bank, no tire tap. I just recently learned flat 180s, and still struggle with getting out of fakie consistently on them. I got some speed, hit the top of the bank, rotated my head all the way around (good thing I used to snowboard because I'm used to the mechanics of rotating), spotted the landing and some how got it clean. I've never even attempted a 3 on a bike so I was pumped. One of the other tricks was a 3 to fakie on the quarterpipe. As I said, I'm still sketchy on getting out of fakie consistently, but I went for it. No crap, I over rotated it and did a 540 below the coping, but I landed with my balance shifted too much to my right and sketched out. I about crapped my pants and so did they. I ultimately didn't win, but had a great time. I'm really glad I decided to play BIKE, and feel it can push you past your comfort zone to try things you may have never thought of trying, or ever thought you could do.
Winter is over-rated
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