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Fat Bike Persuasive Speech

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Fat biking, a relatively new side to our beloved sport of cycling, but definitely one that should not be overlooked. Fat bike season is in full swing, and I have been enjoying every freezing experience. From racing to training, it has been a main focus for me these past couple of months. I have succeeded in one event, and unfortunately, failed in another. All outcomes aside, this is one form of cycling that I am absolutely in love with, and encourage everyone to give it a try! I am thankful to say that I have already learned a lot from this short racing season. To begin, my first race of 2017, The Lone Cone Fat Bike Challenge, taught me a lesson in patience and stamina. Here is the simple but difficult truth about fat biking: the work that you put into this discipline is directly proportional to the conditions of the snow pack. A nice, groomed, hard-packed trail can feel as solid as the hero dirt that all mountain bikers love and crave. Alternatively, a trail covered by soft deep snow can metamorphose into a complete suffer-fest leaving any cyclist wishing that they had opted for an …show more content…

I was in the front pack feeling strong and positive. I knew who the former champion was, and watching her like a hawk I stayed on her wheel. The course consisted of five six mile laps, and I knew that as time went on, I could eventually work my way up in the pack. Then, it happened; my chain broke. Without shifting, it just broke while I was pedaling up a steep hill. Thankfully, with the help of an awesome friend (Cullen Barker, who was also racing), I got the chain back on and set off at a blistering pace. I was determined to work my way back to the front. My only consolation was that the chain broke on the first lap hopefully giving me time and shot at a spot on the podium. I finished my first lap and felt a thrill as I hurried past other racers. The screams of spectators made me feel even stronger and proud to be working so

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