The sun was shining bright over the sandy Australian coast as Jax, Mitch and Bonnie geared up beside their dirtbikes. They could hear the waves crashing in the distance, and the air smelled salty and fresh. Today’s adventure was going to be epic – they were riding through bush trails and ending up on a hidden beach where they’d finally get to race across the sand.
Jax was buzzing with excitement as he buckled his helmet and adjusted his bright-blue and green gloves. Bonnie was already bouncing on her toes, her pink and black helmet covered in stickers of her favourite brands. She loved that her gear made her look just like a pro. Mitch, their dad, gave them a thumbs-up, tightening the last strap on his gloves.
“Ready for some fun, you two?” Mitch asked, grinning as he revved his bike. Vroom-vroom!
Jax flashed a big smile, gripping his handlebars. “I’m so ready! I can’t wait to get to the beach!”
Bonnie nodded, her excitement spilling out in giggles. “I’m gonna beat you both in the sand!”
With a twist of the throttle, they were off! Roar! The dirtbikes thundered down the bush trail, kicking up clouds of dust behind them. The trees were tall and thick, forming a tunnel of green around them as they zipped through. Jax led the way, leaning into each turn as he flew around the corners.
“Watch out for those bumps!” Mitch called, spotting a patch of roots and rocks.
Jax lifted himself off his seat, letting his legs absorb the bumpy ground as he bounced over the rocks. Bump-bump! He loved the thrill of handling each twist and turn on the trail.
Bonnie followed right behind, laughing as her bike rattled over the roots. “This is wild!” she yelled, steadying her bike with a tight grip.
The trail was tricky, but they were getting closer to the beach. Mitch’s voice came over the engine noise, “Just up ahead, we’re almost there!”
As they reached the end of the bush trail, they finally saw it – the beach stretched out before them, golden and endless. The waves crashed against the shore, the white foam glistening in the sunlight. Jax’s eyes widened at the sight of all the open space to ride as fast as he wanted.
“This is awesome!” Jax shouted, his voice filled with pure joy.
Mitch pulled up beside them. “Alright, who’s ready for a race?”
“I am!” Bonnie said, revving her engine. Vroom-vroom!
With that, Jax took off, racing towards the water. His tyres left tracks in the sand as he sped along, the engine’s hum filling the air. Bonnie wasn’t far behind, her bike roaring as she chased him down. Mitch brought up the rear, watching his kids’ bikes race across the wide beach, spraying sand everywhere.
Jax grinned, twisting the throttle and going full speed. He could feel the bike gliding on the firmer, wet sand near the shore, and he leaned forward, the salty sea breeze whipping past his face. Bonnie was hot on his tail, determined not to let him win. She leaned over her handlebar, her eyes focused on catching him.
“Catch me if you can!” Jax called, laughing as he glanced back at Bonnie.
“Oh, you’re not getting away that easy!” Bonnie shouted back, standing up on her footpegs to go faster.
Mitch, watching them from behind, couldn’t help but laugh. “You two look like sand racers out here!” he called. The sound of their laughter mixed with the roar of their engines as they zoomed along the shore.
Suddenly, Jax spotted a small dune up ahead. He pointed, calling out, “Look at that jump!”
Bonnie’s eyes lit up. “Let’s go over it!”
Jax hit the throttle, aiming straight for the dune. Vroom! His bike launched up, catching some air before he landed with a thud on the other side. Bonnie followed, her bike soaring as she shouted with excitement, “Woo-hoo!”
“Nice jump, Bonnie!” Mitch called as he landed smoothly behind her.
The sand was perfect for riding; every turn made their bikes slide just a bit, spraying sand out in arcs. Jax leaned into the corners, his back tyre spinning out as he kicked up a cloud of sand. Bonnie copied him, sliding and laughing as she skidded around.
“This is like a dirtbike dream!” Bonnie shouted, steering her bike in big, looping turns.
Jax grinned. “Look! Let’s race along the water!”
The three of them took off down the beach, the firmer sand making it feel like they were flying. The waves crashed close to their tyres, splashing up just enough to sprinkle them with a mist of salty water. Jax could feel the sand shifting under his wheels, but he kept his speed steady, enjoying every bit of it.
“Here comes a big wave!” Mitch called, pointing to a larger wave rolling in.
Jax and Bonnie both saw it and pushed their bikes harder, trying to outrun the water. They could hear the roar of the wave chasing them, getting closer with each second.
Jax shouted, “Faster, Bonnie!”
She twisted her throttle, laughing as she kept up. “This wave is not catching me!” she yelled back, her bike leaving a trail right along the edge of the water.
They made it past the wave, pulling up a bit higher on the beach to avoid the next one. Jax’s heart was pounding with excitement, and he looked over at Bonnie, who had a huge grin on her face.
“That was so close!” Bonnie said, breathing heavily.
“I know!” Jax laughed. “We outran the ocean!”
Mitch pulled up beside them, shaking his head with a smile. “You two are wild! But we should start heading back soon. The tide’s coming in, and we don’t want to get stuck.”
Jax and Bonnie nodded, but Jax had one more idea. “How about one last race, back to the other end of the beach?”
“You’re on!” Bonnie replied, revving her engine with a grin.
Mitch chuckled, watching his kids as they lined up for one final dash. “Alright, on my count! Three… two… one… go!”
Jax and Bonnie took off, their engines roaring as they raced across the sand, leaning forward to get every bit of speed. The sun was starting to set, casting a golden glow over the beach as they sped along. They were neck and neck, neither one wanting to let the other win.
“Almost there!” Jax shouted, pushing his bike as hard as he could.
“Not if I get there first!” Bonnie yelled, laughing as she surged forward, her bike just inches ahead of Jax’s.
They reached the end of the beach at almost the same time, skidding to a stop in a spray of sand. They both burst out laughing, catching their breath as their bikes hummed beside them.
“You both did great!” Mitch said as he pulled up beside them. “You’re real beach riders now.”
Bonnie beamed, still laughing. “That was the best ride ever!”
Jax nodded, grinning from ear to ear. “We’ve got to do this again, Dad!”
Mitch smiled, ruffling Jax’s hair. “Any day riding a dirtbike is a good day, right?”
Jax and Bonnie both nodded, their faces flushed with excitement.
They rode back along the beach, enjoying the final moments of sunlight. The sounds of the waves and the hum of their engines blended together as they headed home, the beach now quiet and peaceful.
When they got back to the garage, they parked their bikes and looked out at the ocean, the stars beginning to twinkle in the sky.
“Thanks for the ride, Dad,” Jax said, pulling off his helmet.
“Yeah, that was amazing!” Bonnie added, giving her dad a big hug.
Mitch looked at his kids with a proud smile. “You both did great out there. There’ll be plenty more rides like this.”
As they headed inside, Jax and Bonnie knew that they’d remember this beach ride for a long time. The thrill of the sand, the waves chasing them, and the joy of riding together made it an adventure they’d never forget. And as always, they knew one thing for sure: any day on a dirtbike is a good day.
