Pedal Spinner

I scrambled out of the plush guitar case and trotted straight through the propped-open screen door into the brisk morning air! Resting against the garden wall sat a giant parked bicycle. Hee-hee! Low to the ground, a chunky black pedal stuck out like a mini diving board with bright orange reflectors. I held my stick tight in both hands and rapped the grooved rubber edge—thump! Curious, I heaved my round tummy up and hopped squarely onto the tread. Whoosh! The pedal swung down in a smooth, squeaky spin! I clutched the metal crank arm with one hand, laughing brightly as the little platform wobbled under my feet!