Chock Release and Morning Launch

Kicked the tiny pebble chock loose with one tap of my sneaker, and the gear rig rolled free into the morning sun! I gripped the popsicle-stick handle, spun the rubber-wrapped brass cog with a quick flick to shake off the bench shadow, and eyed the open sidewalk. The watch crown dial gleamed on the wooden stick like a tiny trophy. Straight ahead, the concrete was wide, clear, and begging for a clean sprint start. No idling today—straight to top speed!