On both sides of the street, the crowd was starting to gather.
Many people were waving little flags or cheerleader props, cheering for him.
The whole scene was nothing short of lively, a far cry from the first race he had participated in.
The Eric family, even those who were somewhat distracted at first, were now fully focused on the TV.
Their emotions, ranging from initial doubt to surprise, and now to calm acceptance, seemed connected to a massage wand, constantly vibrating.
If restaurant owner Wally Dosari initially appreciated Eric for his filial piety, at this moment, he truly admired Eric for his capabilities.
Although he did not understand the cycling industry, having run a restaurant, he was very clear about just how difficult it is to reach the pinnacle of a field.
This was, after all, a race across the whole state of Florida, and to take a cliff-like lead in such a competition was enough to show that this Asian cyclist was a top contender.
