The waning days of summer and impending days of glorious fall riding signal a festive couple of months ahead, and who knows what surprises may also come along.
The laid back retro Summer Race Series is looking to finish with a flourish later this month with a tip of the helmet to the old school Fat Tire Weekend and Tour de Valley that were once staples in these parts.
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