Every Labor Day weekend our quant little neighborhood hosts the Tour de Lafayette, a series of bike races around the square with professional riders. Bike crews gather together in their tight suits for a chance to win a their part in the prize money. As a spectator, the close up experience is totally worth it. Most bike races are spent on the side of the street waiting for the bikers to zoom by. You may only see them once, but with this race you see them circle around every mile (1 loop = .9 mile).
The last time I rode a road bike was years ago, and this event made me remember those days. I had this bike I got online just recently from www.myproscooter.com, and I am planning to go on start riding again.
Last weekend when my parents were in town, we spent Friday evening walking around the square taking in the bike scene. After 3 years of attending, the race is just as exciting and the feeling as the bikers pass is still an adrenaline rush. We even witnessed a 5 bike crash on the finish line. My dad snatched my camera and ran down the track paparazzi style. I’ll keep those graphic images to myself. Does this interest you in getting your own bike? Visit sites like https://www.aventon.com/collections/electric-assist-bike-aventon to see their offerings.
Have you ever had the opportunity to photograph at a bike race?