Bikes a' blazing during BRASL

As things were heating up this Saturday in Dickinson County, so too were plenty of bikers gearing up for 15, 25 and 50-mile routes during this year's Bike Ride Around Spirit Lake (BRASL). The marathon got started early at 7 a.m., though riders were free to get started whenever they wished to throughout the day. Cyclists navigated a scenic route around Big Spirit lake, regrouping at around 11 a.m. for lunch at Memorial Park. (Photos by Stewart Chisham)