Last week, one of my older brothers, Ethan, came down to SLO for a little spring break vacation. He, Miriam and my nephew Max road-tripped through Big Sur with another energetic family--Clinton, Deanne, Nolan and Landon. And they all came bearing bicycles.
I don't know if children these days are just more capable, coordinated, and passionate, but these kiddos have talent. Max just turned eight, Landon is nine, and little Nolan is a big six.
We took them biking in the beautiful Montaña De Oro State Park. They climbed 1000 foot elevation gain and then took on the downhill with utter confidence.
It was the highlight of my week watching these guys own the mountain. There's nothing quite like watching a young person feel confident in themselves and go beyond what anyone expects of them--and all the while, doing it with joy and a smile.
Look out world! Here comes Max, Landon, and Nolan!
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