Cyclists cross the Portage Lake Lift Bridge on their way to Maasto Hiihto / Churning Rapids Trails for the 16- an 32-mile Chain Drive races on June 20, 2009. (Photos © Keweenaw Now)
The youngest racers complete the first non-timed race in the Junior Chain Drive at Portage Health in Hancock.
Boys and girls ages 7 and under set off for the 0.5 mile race.
Finish of the 0.5 mile race ...
Racers in the 8-9 and 10-11 age groups take a woods trail in their 1.5 mile race.
Racers up to age 13 are off to a start in their 3 mile race. MC and race starter Nelson Sommerfeldt of Hancock volunteered all day for the races this year.
Volunteer Ray Sharp guides young cyclists along the route of the 3 mile race, assuring that racers pass safely through the Portage Health parking lot on their way to the single-track woods trail.
Assisting Ray Sharp, from left, are volunteers Gail Neufeld, Marc Norton and Wendy Sharp.
