Spokefest
Well...... I can't say that the first annual Spokefest went without a hitch. But who wouldn't love the hitch that they had...... More than twice the number of riders they expected!! It was amazing!! Bike riders of all ability and fitness levels came out in force today to celebrate bicycling in Spokane.
The day started off with a tasty pancake breakfast and finished off with a vendor fair. There were many groups with booths including Fat Tire Trail Riders and Wheelsport which is my old sponsor from my downhillin' days.
With two different routes, Spokefest is not only a great way to celebrate cycling but it is great for those new to or thinking about biking. The long route is a 21 mile loop that winds it's way out towards Riverside State Park and back to downtown Spokane. The shorter loop is a one-mile course through Riverfront park. The short loop can be done as many times as you wish which was great for the little cyclists and those who are working on improving their level of fitness.
It was a privilege to be the official photographer for the inaugural event. Here are a few of the more artistic shots of the day. The rest will be up in a couple of weeks.
I'd like everyone to meet Hank. I've known him for a few years through my job with school district 81. Not only did he show up (with his parents of course) but he rode the 21 mile loop in just over two hours!! Way to go Hank!! Here is his first shot at modelling. Pretty good, huh?
The day started off with a tasty pancake breakfast and finished off with a vendor fair. There were many groups with booths including Fat Tire Trail Riders and Wheelsport which is my old sponsor from my downhillin' days.
With two different routes, Spokefest is not only a great way to celebrate cycling but it is great for those new to or thinking about biking. The long route is a 21 mile loop that winds it's way out towards Riverside State Park and back to downtown Spokane. The shorter loop is a one-mile course through Riverfront park. The short loop can be done as many times as you wish which was great for the little cyclists and those who are working on improving their level of fitness.
It was a privilege to be the official photographer for the inaugural event. Here are a few of the more artistic shots of the day. The rest will be up in a couple of weeks.
I'd like everyone to meet Hank. I've known him for a few years through my job with school district 81. Not only did he show up (with his parents of course) but he rode the 21 mile loop in just over two hours!! Way to go Hank!! Here is his first shot at modelling. Pretty good, huh?
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