Aškerčevi asi 2026

A moment that made me think Everybody has a moment like this — you may not realise it at first, but when you look back, you see how it changed you. Mine came two years ago, at the beginning of my second year of high school. Before I tell you what happened, you should know something about me — I ride bikes. It’s not just about getting around; I ride mountain bikes. When you participate in such a sport, there’s a good chance that sooner or later, you’ll have a crash. That’s exactly what happened to me. I went to Podutik with some of my friends, where we planned to spend the day riding trails and jumping the jumps the locals had built. Most people can’t imagine what kind of jumps I’m talking about, so to put things into perspective, the biggest one is about 15 metres long, and the take -off itself is about 2.5 metres high. It’s a big jump! We got there, and everything was going well — we were hitting the smaller jumps, trying out some new tricks — and then we decided to do the “big one.” It was my first attempt at such a jump, and I was feeling confident. I did a couple of run - ins to check the speed, and that’s the last thing I remember. My friends told me I did jump and made it over the gap, but my landing was a bit harsh. It might have been the wind, or it might have been my mistake — all I know is that my mum picked me up and took me to the hospital, where I spent the night and the next day. The ride to the ER and the whole process are a bit foggy; all I remember is waking up the next morning in the hospital, with the nurses telling me I had to rest. So there I was, having my moment — thinking about what’s next. Should I quit mountain biking or keep going? Most of my family were telling me to stop or “find something else,” but leaving it all behind just felt wrong. The following week, which I had to spend resting at home, gave me time to think — and I decided to keep going. Now, after two years, I’m glad I did. Of course, it’s a bit dangerous, but all the people I’ve met and all the places I’ve been to because of my bike make it worth it — not to mention the pure fun and adrenaline that come with it. Gašper, 4a A moment that made me think Everybody has a moment like this — you may not realise it at first, but when you look back, you see how it changed you. Mine came two years ago, at the beginning of my second year of high school. Before I tell you what happened, you should know something about me — I ride bikes. It’s not just about getting around; I ride mountain bikes. When you participate in such a sport, there’s a good chance that sooner or later, you’ll have a crash. That’s exactly what happened to me. I went to Podutik with some of my friends, where we planned to spend the day riding trails and jumping the jumps the locals had built. Most people can’t imagine what kind of jumps I’m talking about, so to put things into perspective, the biggest one is about 15 metres long, and the take -off itself is about 2.5 metres high. It’s a big jump! We got there, and everything was going well — we were hitting the smaller jumps, trying out some new tricks — and then we decided to do the “big one.” It was my first attempt at such a jump, and I was feeling confident. I did a couple of run - ins to check the speed, and that’s the last thing I remember. My friends told me I did jump and made it over the gap, but my landing was a bit harsh. It might have been the wind, or it might have been my mistake — all I know is that my mum picked me up and took me to the hospital, where I spent the night and the next day. The ride to the ER and the whole process are a bit foggy; all I remember is waking up the next morning in the hospital, with the nurses telling me I had to rest. So there I was, having my moment — thinking about what’s next. Should I quit mountain biking or keep going? Most of my family were telling me to stop or “find something else,” but leaving it all behind just felt wrong. The following week, which I had to spend resting at home, gave me time to think — and I decided to keep going. Now, after two years, I’m glad I did. Of course, it’s a bit dangerous, but all the people I’ve met and all the places I’ve been to because of my bike make it worth it — not to mention the pure fun and adrenaline that come with it. Gašper, 4a

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