Flying Dirt

The shot rang out to begin the race. Each rider left the finish line with as much speed as he or she could gather. Dirt flew in all directions as bikes slid around corners and jumped through the air. Each turn was more challenging than text; more than one rider wiped out on the first run of the track. The race went on without incident for Joe, however. Joe's bike was well ahead of the competition as the finish line disappeared behind its wheels. Cheers rang out, but the crowd fell silent when long blonde hair fell out of the helmet. They began to question the results. The deceit was obvious; the name had been a fake. But who was the impostor? While the judges debated on how to handle the situation, Joe's father handed them their birth certificate. Joe Lynn was the official name. The win was hers, proving what she knew all along: not all riders are created equal. Some are created to win.