On July 26, the bicyclists were racing, the sun was shining, and the fun was flowing at the Bike and Buy Local Summer Fair at the parking lot at the former Tidymans [now the home of Buy Local member NRS (Northwest River Supply) East]. And I was there with Brennus, our Meat Manager, at the Co-op's booth, enjoying the show and selling Co-op sandwiches, soda and chips.

Buy Local Moscow planned this family fun event to showcase local businesses and the good we do for the community by partnering with the Latah Trail Foundation. We wanted to raise awareness of the foundation's plan for the John Dickinson Trail Station (to be built there on the trail near that parking lot), and raise money to help build the building.

Nearly $300 was raised at the event, and everyone had fun doing it.

Part of the fun was the bicycle contests held as part of the Summer Fair. Here's a list of the winners and their prizes (all donated by Buy Local Moscow members):

*Dev Gangalean won the slow bike race and a gift certificate from Tri-State.

*Erik Gorman won the tiny bike race (standing) and a gift certificate from Tri-State.

*Gordon Dicus won the tiny bike race (seated) and a gift certificate from Howard Hughes Video.

*Bill Beck shared the most unusual bike title and a gift certificate from Mikey’s Gyros.

*The Dicus family shared the most unusual bike title and a gift certificate from Howard Hughes Video.

*Jackson Alexander won the best decorated bike helmet contest and a gift certificate from Tye Dye Everything.

*Daniel Crandail won the best commuter bike title and a gift certificate from Tri-State.