Preserve Race Street for bike race

Over 120 cyclists ranging in age from 4 to 70 participated in the Race Avenue Bike Race sponsored by the West End Cycling Club that took place on Saturday, Aug. 23, with over 120 cyclists from ages 4 to 70 participating. The last time this popular race was held on Race Avenue was in 1999.

Last year the City Traffic Commission approved an F&M College/City Public Works proposal to construct 10 bulb-outs (curb extensions) and 3 traffic humps on Race Avenue. Had this plan been carried out, this bike race could not have been held on Race Avenue.

Many supporters of Saturday's race hope that Race Avenue will remain as it is so that future bike races can be held here.