It’s been a while since I posted any photo essays, so this is the first of three.

The Island Lake Recreation Area Spring Bike Demo happened yesterday. A bunch of hardcore cyclists braved the gusty wind and the spotty rain to hang out at the bike demo. Some even rode.

Jon and Nick were overjoyed to find that I was taking their picture.

Bill checked out the food while Marne played with the heater.

Ali and Marty were awed by the heater.

It looks like Bob is about to play a joke on unsuspecting Cathy.

The big boy bikes were too much for G.

A cone sprouted legs and escaped from a construction area!

Proof that Bob grills, and that Ali was checking in on him.

Scott Quiring hoisting one of his magnificent creations. I believe that magnificent creation belongs to Ali.

Ali and I were both trying to trackstand on a block. We both failed. We were both riding Quirings.

Ali and I had to get a picture of this guy because his backside was plastered with sand and mud.

Hardcore Brad is hardly ever seen off of the bike.

This guy had no problem trackstanding on the block.