A Step Above the Rest
As he rolled his maroon Schwinn bike into the stadium, the other kids had on T-shirts and gym shorts. Meanwhile, Justice was dressed in professional cycling gear his father had bought him. He took home his first win that day in the 12-to-14-year-old heat. When he crossed the finish line, Justice felt a rush of adrenaline.
Tom Justice. Source: Chicago Magazine
He had tried other sports, including basketball, baseball, and soccer, but didn’t excel in any of them until he found cycling. His father, Jay, a Navy veteran with an abundance of athleticism, was thrilled to see Justice outshine the other cyclist in his age division. He cheered his son on from the stands.