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Joshua I go mountain - biking because it's fun and I like learning new things. I started when I was five. I'm only 13 now,but I've won competitions here in the UK and I've earned some money.It's a great feeling when you've done a difficult trick,and then you think,"That wasn't too bad" Anyone can ride a bike, but my sport is different - I ride down hills really fast and do special tricks.It's scary,but very exciting.I wear special protective clothes,but I've been to lots of other countries,including Canada,Brazil and Peru.I've also met some really great people.I train for 15 hours a week,but I haven't missed any schoolwork.I have got a special teacher.She comes with me on tour.