Chapter 75. A Female Blacky

Athena

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 sleek and powerful, clearly built for speed rather than the balanced approach Derek had recommended for beginners.

I twisted my wrist, adding another gear and feeling Ciara surge forward with renewed power.

The left turn was coming up fast, one of the most dangerous on the track because of the sharp angle and the concrete b