Eddie was filled with excitement. The mountain bike1 was about to start and he had been training hard. Perhaps, this year, he would finally2 . The waiting crowd shouted encouragement, and Eddie's dad was among them, smiling3 .
The starter's gun4 and Eddie got away quickly. The road was bumpy (起伏不平) with lots of sudden turns, but Eddie was5 for these challenges. As he went around a corner, he6 that his friend Riley was the only rider in front of him.
Putting in more effort, Eddie reached Riley and then suddenly he was7 . He was going to win!
Eddie could8 the finish line at the top of the next hill. The crowd began to9 and Eddie heard his father's voice supporting him.
Moments later, Eddie heard a cry. He looked around to see Riley10 on the road with his bike on top of him. Any minute now, the other11 would rush toward him over the hill.
Eddie jumped off his bike and ran to Riley. His friend was unhurt and the boys12 moved Riley's bike off the road.
The other riders13 past to the finish line, and Eddie heard a cheer go up for the winner.
Slowly, Eddie14 his bike to the finish line. Tears of disappointment filled his eyes.
Then, to his surprise, Eddie heard a sound and looked over at the crowd to see them cheering for15 . And there was his dad, with the proudest smile of all.
