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1 Bicycle Messengers — Basic Story
More than 600 riders from 25 countries compete in the Bike Messenger World Championships.
A lot of the riders like the competition. Some of the riders think that if they win, they will be able to get a job
anywhere.
Some riders just like being there. They have a lot of fun and meet other riders. They also like riding the steep
hills.
There are many types of riders. Some riders have tattoos. Some of them have pierced body parts. Some have
wild hairstyles. Others riders have a clean cut look. There were two messengers with only one leg.
The event started by having 5,000 people ride their bikes through town. The riders wanted other people to be
aware of what they do.
2 aware
to know about
3 championship
contest to see who is the best of all
4 compete
to have a contest to see who is best
5 crowded
having lots of things take up most of the space
6 deliver
to take something to someone
7 event
something people go to watch or be part of
8 hairstyle
a special way someone fixes their hair
9 messenger
someone who takes a message or package
10 package
a small box used for sending things
11 tattoo
a picture on the skin