i prepared to the fullest extant.knee pads, helmet, elbow pads, the whole nine yards. i was ready. as i stepped out of house into the bright sunshine of midday i heard a voice. you ready buddy? i heard my uncle call. i nodded in response yes sir well let's get to it then he replied. he wheeled the cherry red bicycle from the side of the house into the empty driveway. hop on he said. i did as i was told. i was a nervous wreck as i climbed onto the two wheeled wonder that stood before me. the leather from the seat was of course extremely hot hot from the heat of the sun and scorched my leg as i sat down. i guess my anxiety showed because my uncle