Ode to My Bike Jayden Stanton White Salmon Feb 27, 2024 Feb 27, 2024 Updated Feb 27, 2024 Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Gift this article New subscriber benefit! Copied to clipboard Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you've used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on the first day of next month. Share this article paywall-free Email Copy Link My bikeFunFastFuriousMy bike is a birdMy bike is my oxygenMy bike is a blank slate filled with possibilitiesMy bike is like a weapon, the forest is our battlefieldMy bike is strong as a bullMy bike is as agile as a cheetahMy bike yells “Hit that jump!”My bike screams “Go faster!”My brakes say “TOO FAST!”My body mumbles “Ouch…”I line up at the startI am in a state of mind and cannot be broken outI am ready “3… 2… 1… GO GO GO!”I am off — trees, roots, rocks, no time to thinkThen It’s overI’m holding my breath,I’m crossing my fingers,Then,“And the winner of the 2023Dry Hill Enduro is… JAYDEN STANTON.”I exhale,I pump my fists,I look over andMy bike is smiling back at me. Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save Tags Motorcycling Cycling Physiology Botany Transportation Sports More from this section What’s Happening: Week of Jan. 26, 2026 Prosperity roadmap explained ‘Black Infinity House’ to bring immersive BIPOC art to CCA Top Jobs Six Rivers Dispute Resolution Center is hiring! Hiring Postsecondary Pathways Advisor in Klickitat County CHEFS DONG XI LYLE View all jobs News and Info from our Community Partners Information from the News and our advertisers (Want to add your business to this to this feed?) Sign Up For Newsletters Success! An email has been sent to with a link to confirm list signup. Error! There was an error processing your request. Columbia Gorge News Sign up to receive notifications when a new Columbia Gorge News e-Edition is published. News Updates Would you like to receive our news updates? Signup today! Obituary updates Receive weekly updates on obituaries and death notices. Oregon Capital Press Oregon Capital Press presented by Columbia Gorge News Promotions and acquisitions Receive updates on upcoming promotions and special sections. Registered users-non-subscribers Imported List: Registered users-non-subscribers Sports updates Receive weekly updates on local sports news. Manage your lists Most Popular Articles Images Videos Commented ArticlesArrest made in homicide investigationNew law enforcement program shows early impactObituary: Mark KeeverObituary: Virginia BakerObituary: Yolanda MoraDeaths & Services: Feb. 4, 2026Deaths & Services: Jan. 28, 2026Mosier moves forward with skateparkCity officials rebuke OPB data center storyPolice briefs for Jan. 28, 2026 Images Videos CommentedObituary: Rayline Dobbs (1) Latest News One person stabbed in Bingen, two in Cascade Locks last week News briefs: Feb. 4 Support for Minnesota Entertainment Update Feb. 4-11 Bald Eagle sighting FVRLibraries Board of Trustees strikes ‘equitable access’ from strategic plan mission statement Police briefs Feb. 4-11, 2026 Seismic sounds with The Volcano Listening Project
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