A 'wheelie' good day for SpokeFest 2019

Cooler temperatures rolled in on Sunday, Sept. 8, but cloud coverage and rain didn't dampen the spirit of SpokeFest 2019. The community-oriented cycling event returned to Kendall Yards to include rides of various lengths for cyclists of varying degrees of experience.

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Sun., Sept. 8, 2019

Gary Gleason and other cyclists begin the 50-mile in Kendall Yards during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash. The 50-mile race was the first of the day, beginning at 8:15 a.m.

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Cyclists wait at the starting line for the half-century race beginning in Kendall Yards during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash. The 50-mile race was the first of the day, beginning at 8:15 a.m.

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Gary Gleason puts on his shoes in the parking lot of The Yards during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash. Spokesfest races began in Kendall Yards. Libby Kamrowski/ THE SPOKESMAN-REVIEW

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Cyclists wait to begin the half-century race beginning in Kendall Yards during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash. The 50-mile race was the first of the day, beginning at 8:15 a.m.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Cyclists listen to Nick Deshais give a speech prior to the kickoff of the half-century race beginning in Kendall Yards during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash. The 50-mile race was the first of the day, beginning at 8:15 a.m.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Cyclicsts begin the half-century race beginning in Kendall Yards during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash. The 50-mile race was the first of the day, beginning at 8:15 a.m.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Cyclists begin the half-century race beginning in Kendall Yards during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash. The 50-mile race was the first of the day, beginning at 8:15 a.m.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Cyclists begin the half-century race beginning in Kendall Yards during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash. The 50-mile race was the first of the day, beginning at 8:15 a.m.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Cyclists wait to begin the half-century race beginning in Kendall Yards during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash. The 50-mile race was the first of the day, beginning at 8:15 a.m.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
The 2019 Spokesfest shirt is seen draped over a bicycle during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Mac Blackpine of North Division Bicycle discusses details about a bike repair after making a minor fix to a woman's bike during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash.

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Jeremiah Bryant sports a cycling shirt that reads "Gear & Beers" prior to starting the half-century race during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review
Cyclists begin the half-century race beginning in Kendall Yards during the 2019 Spokesfest on Sunday, Sept. 8, 2019 in Spokane, Wash. The 50-mile race was the first of the day, beginning at 8:15 a.m.

Libby Kamrowski The Spokesman-Review