10/16/2021
To The BMX Racer.
One day this won’t be your life anymore. And when it’s not, you won’t remember the things that you’d think. You’ll have no idea how many races you won. You won’t know how many t bones you had. You won’t be impressed with how many trophies you won. For the most part, you won’t remember the wins or the losses at all.
After your last race has come and gone, you’re going to remember the times when you wanted to quit— but didn’t. You’re going to remember the teammates (and families) you loved along the way. You’re going to remember racing in the coldest dirt filled arenas , the ones with the best concession stands and the ones with the worst. You’re going to remember the hotel bonding, shenanigans in the hallways and hanging out in the lobby after practices. You’re going to remember the early morning warm ups and the late night races. You’re going to remember the coaches and team mates that never gave up on you. But most of all, you’re going to remember the sheer happiness that came only from riding your bike with your friends. You’re going to remember the moments you did more than you ever believed you could. You’re going to remember the times you used every ounce of talent God gave you.
One day this won’t be your life anymore. So for today, ride as fast as your legs will let you. For today, jump as far and high as you can. Whether it’s a a double or a triple. Commit to every moment and give it everything you have. For today, take every lap like it’s the last chance you’ll ever get. For today, ride because you want to. Ride because you need to. Ride because the little kid you are fell in love with this sport.
For today, ride with all of your heart and leave it all out on the track. One day, this won’t be your life anymore. When that day comes, make sure you wouldn’t change a thing.