Monday, March 31, 2008

Luke tries BMX racing - Looking for sponsors!


After a few weeks of bargaining, starting with Luke wanting a motorcycle, we reduced the request down to a BMX bike so he could race. The unusual thing is that Luke only wants him and I to do this (he bikes, I drive hime there). So on Sunday we gathered up his newly acquired equipment and headed to the track to practice. As you may notice, Luke wanted a black bike and all black equipment. Luke is concerned about these things. Practice is one hour before the races and an hour afterward. Luke didn't want to race until he got used to what he had to do. Well of course he loves it. He's getting more comfortable with each lap. Each race is one lap only. It is also very clear that there is a level of equipment that far outweighs what we have invested so far. Carbon fiber bikes, multiple front cranks that are changeable based on lap times and thin, smooth wheels. These setups start at $6-700. That's where we'll need sponsors! He's got to show real investment in time and passion before we go to the next level. The new deal for Luke is that every four times he reads to Darcy or me (10 minutes silently and twenty minutes aloud) he gets a trip to the BMX park that is about 30 miles from our house. I will keep everyone updated as we proceed down this "non-motorized" path.




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