"Lani O'Brien has made it to the White Mountain checkpoint," The radio announced. Ryder smiled and the news.
"And, we'll make it in time to see her finish the race!" Lily smiled as she drove across the snowy roads
"Can't wait to see her again," Ryder looked out of the window "Where are we now?"
"We're passing Safety, the second to last checkpoint. Lani's one checkpoint behind us,"
The radio began to announce the musher's actions.

I left for the Safety checkpoint, missing Ryder but wanting to win.