Canto i

Young girl on a horse,

I slow down

after passing the village fete

I reach the edge of the wood

check the RockShox

80/20 in favour of the hare – 

following the online advice

and we’ll see how it goes.

Warmth of the sun

pierces through shadows

from the over-looking trees

as the track winds its ascent,

I’m feeling annoyed

but as I near the top,

I see a gate –

one from the video, great,

this must be it!

The tannoy has given way

to woodland sounds

rabbits and squirrels

scurry along

birds chirp

amid the swaying breeze,

sweat pours from pushing

up the hill, now,

the fun begins!

Gliding down a wide track –

loose rocks, twigs

littered with leaves

I turn down a narrow

technical descent

new bike, first ride,

twice my feet are

required to stop me sliding –

I intended to do this

descent at a later date!

No matter, I reach the 

main path again.

2025 © Percival Alexander

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