![Olympics for Kids: Long Distance Bike Ride and Hop](https://jdaniel4smom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/olympicsforkids_longdistancebiking.jpg)
![Olympics for Kids: Long Distance Bike Ride and Hop Photo One](https://jdaniel4smom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/longdistancebiking1.jpg)
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You will eventually reach the first shadow. Thankfully it is a large one. You can enjoy a brief respite from the hot sun.
![Olympics for Kids: Long Distance Bike Ride and Hop Photo Three](https://jdaniel4smom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/longdistanceride4.jpg)
The brief time in the shade might make you feel like biking a little faster to the next shadow. It also gives you a respite on the long distance bike ride.
![Olympics for Kids: Long Distance Bike Ride and Hop Photo Four](https://jdaniel4smom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/longdistanceride5.jpg)
There are sections of the road that don’t contain any shadows so, when your mom says you can turn around and head home you really pick up speed. You relish the large shadows that you passed over earlier in your ride and you rush to the next large shadow. The long distance bike ride is almost done.
![Olympics for Kids: Long Distance Bike Ride and Hop Photo Five](https://jdaniel4smom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/08/longdistanceride6.jpg)
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