Gardening with Soule

The Chris Thater Memorial Bike Race took place here last weekend.  

 STOP DWI hosts the event every year to raise awareness about drunk driving and to commemorate Chris Thater who was killed by a drunk driver. 

 Recreation Park which is across the street from my house, is where it takes place.  The course winds through  several streets surrounding the park and goes directly in front of my house. 

We really look forward to it every year and always enjoy it.  This year was no exception. 

Thousands of people visit the races which take place over two days. 

 There is also a 5K run and many bands, demonstrations and food. 

 We sit on our front porch, witness the races and see many friends and neighbors.  

 There were over 140 cyclist in the pro race which took place on Sunday. The speeds at which these cyclist ride as well as the close proximity of the bikes really impresses you as the peloton blurs by. 

  It is a sight to see!

The bicycle is the most civilized conveyance known to man.  Other forms of transport grow daily more nightmarish.  Only the bicycle remains pure in heart.  ~Iris Murdoch

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