Janice was ten years old when she learned the abilities of her 1972 Schwinn Stingray bicycle. It had a red frame yellow banana-seat and handle bars that were just taller than hips. found bike in an alley behind Catholic elementary school pretty rough condition. first ever to herself. finally place where no longer borrow neighbor’s bike. She brought it home father hopes him fixing it. On September after been fixed up enough ride took out for its spin. promise mother would only take around block once or twice as making favorite meal dinner. flicked kickstand off went. Despite initial hesitance from pedals caused lose little bit balance felt free. could feel wind move braids front shoulders back jumping on their own every time went over crack sidewalk. not until began final circle bicycle matters into hands. The second passed by Wellington’s perfectly groomed rose garden bicycle’s wheel lifted ground back followed. Before grasp situation feet air going higher higher. Her fear slowly evaporated excitement tree branches tickled legs. put all faith this agenda.