Photos: Bikers ride in LIVESTRONG Challenge, Oct. 22, 2017

Bicycle riders participating in the 2017 LIVESTRONG Challenge negotiate rain slick roadways through downtown Austin Sunday morning October 22, 2017 as early thunderstorms made conditions slippery. The riders from around the country chose between 20, 45, 65 or 100-mile bike rides to raise money to reach the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars to benefit the Cancer Institutes of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. After the ride participants enjoyed local food and beer, music and vendors. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Bicycle riders participating in the 2017 LIVESTRONG Challenge negotiate rain slick roadways through downtown Austin Sunday morning October 22, 2017 as early thunderstorms made conditions slippery. The riders from around the country chose between 20, 45, 65 or 100-mile bike rides to raise money to reach the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars to benefit the Cancer Institutes of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. After the ride participants enjoyed local food and beer, music and vendors. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
(USE THIS PHOTO SECONDARY) Bicycle riders participating in the 2017 LIVESTRONG Challenge negotiate rain slick roadways through downtown Austin Sunday morning October 22, 2017 as early thunderstorms made conditions slippery. This particular rider uses a garbage bag as a raincoat as others use rain slickers. The riders from around the country chose between 20, 45, 65 or 100-mile bike rides to raise money to reach the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars to benefit the Cancer Institutes of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. After the ride participants enjoyed local food and beer, music and vendors. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Bicycle riders participating in the 2017 LIVESTRONG Challenge negotiate rain slick roadways through downtown Austin Sunday morning October 22, 2017 as early thunderstorms made conditions slippery. The riders from around the country chose between 20, 45, 65 or 100-mile bike rides to raise money to reach the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars to benefit the Cancer Institutes of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. After the ride participants enjoyed local food and beer, music and vendors. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Bicycle riders participating in the 2017 LIVESTRONG Challenge negotiate rain slick roadways through downtown Austin Sunday morning October 22, 2017 as early thunderstorms made conditions slippery. The riders from around the country chose between 20, 45, 65 or 100-mile bike rides to raise money to reach the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars to benefit the Cancer Institutes of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. After the ride participants enjoyed local food and beer, music and vendors. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
(USE THIS PHOTO LEAD) Bicycle riders participating in the 2017 LIVESTRONG Challenge negotiate rain slick roadways through downtown Austin Sunday morning October 22, 2017 as early thunderstorms made conditions slippery. The riders from around the country chose between 20, 45, 65 or 100-mile bike rides to raise money to reach the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars to benefit the Cancer Institutes of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. After the ride participants enjoyed local food and beer, music and vendors. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Bicycle riders participating in the 2017 LIVESTRONG Challenge negotiate rain slick roadways through downtown Austin Sunday morning October 22, 2017 as early thunderstorms made conditions slippery. This rider gives a thumbs up sign that all is well. The riders from around the country chose between 20, 45, 65 or 100-mile bike rides to raise money to reach the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars to benefit the Cancer Institutes of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. After the ride participants enjoyed local food and beer, music and vendors. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
Bicycle riders participating in the 2017 LIVESTRONG Challenge negotiate rain slick roadways through downtown Austin Sunday morning October 22, 2017 as early thunderstorms made conditions slippery. The riders from around the country chose between 20, 45, 65 or 100-mile bike rides to raise money to reach the fundraising goal of $1 million dollars to benefit the Cancer Institutes of the Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin. After the ride participants enjoyed local food and beer, music and vendors. RALPH BARRERA / AMERICAN-STATESMAN
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