Bicyclists Come ’Round Again

Image: 24th Annual Tour d’Italia — Over 1300 riders came from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas to ride the streets of Italy. Even former IHS principal, Scott Herald, was at the front of the line, hailing from Temple/Salado.

24th Annual Tour d’Italia — Over 1300 riders came from Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana and Arkansas to ride the streets of Italy. Even former IHS principal, Scott Herald, was at the front of the line, hailing from Temple/Salado. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Bicycle built for three — Some of the routes include family rides of 12 miles.

Bicycle built for three — Some of the routes include family rides of 12 miles. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Wave hi to the camera — Even the youngest of participants enjoyed the day.

Wave hi to the camera — Even the youngest of participants enjoyed the day. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Bobbie registers one more — On the left is Bobbie Carol, coordinator for the ride. Her niece, Debbie (on the right) has helped for 20 years.

Bobbie registers one more — On the left is Bobbie Carol, coordinator for the ride. Her niece, Debbie (on the right) has helped for 20 years. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Almost home — You might recognize this is the road from Frost.

Almost home — You might recognize this is the road from Frost. (Anne Sutherland)

Image: Carl “Elvis” Cassady — Besides ice cold water and plums, the riders always have a treat from Elvis when they stop at the Frost rest stop.

Carl “Elvis” Cassady — Besides ice cold water and plums, the riders always have a treat from Elvis when they stop at the Frost rest stop. (Anne Sutherland)

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