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Mike was 24 years old. He lived in a small rented room, in a house close to the ramp. It was the only one ramp in the whole town. So Mike was very happy because he was a great tricky cyclist. Except cycling, Mike liked to do only two things: to paint the pictures and to ride a bicycle. But he gave up painting and dedicated all his free time to professional cycling.

Whenever he was training, everyone was watching at him with enthusiasm. Mike liked to do all those tricks in front of people. He was really enjoying their curious looks.

But Mike wanted to be not only a great tricky cyclist, but also a winner of the most prestigious world tricky cycling competition. That's why he spent all his money on a bicycle and it's accessories. Kids next door always got excited not only by his amazing tricks, but also by the coolest bicycle.

One day Mike took part in that competition and got the tenth place, as a result of the fall. He got not only disappointed, but also injured. There was no ends to his disappointment. He got upset and stayed home for three days, without going out. He felt not only depressed, but also wasted. He thought that it was the end, last stop, non-return point. And he was right.

In the morning of the fourth day, he went to the balcony and saw a wonderful sunrise. All the figures and structures of the ramp were illuminated by the picturesque shades of light. Suddenly Mike felt the brightest emotions and got a strong desire not only to enjoy contemplation of view, but also to paint it.

As Mike has not been painting since he was 14, he got amazed by his fresh picture and invited friends to see it. Everyone not only admired his painting skills, but also advised him to paint more and more. 

Mike started to paint professionally and finally it became his main job. At the same time, twice a week he gave the lessons of tricky bicycling for kids.

Three years later Mike opened his own art gallery and at the same year, one of his students won the most prestigious world tricky cycling competition.