He never particularly saw it as cheating, but he threw back a smirk to his friend in response all the same. He was in this race to win, and he would do so any way that was necessary. He also knew that he was going to inspire similar behaviour in Steve, and it delighted him to know that the competition would be fierce all the way around. He never faltered as he tried to put more distance between them.

Steve, of course, had other ideas as he came to the next turn. A flash of movement from behind him, and he jumped to the side, losing his stride but keeping to his feet as he realized that stones had been thrown. He growled in pleasure and moved to simply tackle Steve over into the soft grass at the side of the road.