Cold, bitter cold.

It slices beneath the coat,

Freezing,

Biting,

Stinging.

Pain, dull pain.

The ground slashes hard,

Aching,

Jarring,

Straining.

Danger, always danger.

Crouching around the bend,

Falling,

Crashing,

Breaking.

Why do I do this?

Challenge,  constant challenge.

There's always more to reach,

Jumping,

Spinning,

Grinding.

Friends, faithful friends.

Always ready to ride again,

Joking,

Laughing,

Playing.

Thrill, rising thrill.

Danger gives it worth,

Sliding,

Turning,

Soaring.

That's why.