Andrew Giniat was on his bike nearing the end of a cycling race. The cyclists, including Giniat, were amping up their speed to get ready for the big finish. Giniat was exhausted but as the crowds began to edge onto the course, he and his competitors sped intensively, as if mirroring the crowd’s excitement. The cyclists kept going faster and faster around each lap. Teammates and even strangers shouted Giniat’s name.
This is the sport that Giniat loves. When he’s on that bike, feeding off of the crowd’s energy, he feels free and amazing. He feels as if he can’t let down all those people cheering him on and so he peddles harder, he works his muscles harder and enjoys the thrill of the moment.