Saturday, August 6th was our neighborhood's 4th annual Big Wheel Race. You might recall this post from last year when Ryan participated. It is a family fun event that takes place down a large hill (street) in our development. The street is closed to traffic for several hours while this takes place. There are various 'classes' for which to register; from an unchanged child's big wheel to the super modified class in which parts, wheels etc. are altered--the designs can be quite unique. There are races with just children although the majority of the races are for adults. Money that is raised throughout the day all go towards a family within our neighborhood. This year proceeds (which were over $2k) was divided between two families: one family who lost a young mother to breast cancer this spring, leaving behind a child and husband. In the second family, the husband/father is fighting brain cancer.
American flags in front of some homes are replaced for race week with a black and white checkered race flag. Music is played, there is a score board to view and an announcer who commentates the events. Ryan entered with the same big wheel as last year (he had hopes of getting much more creative but time didn't permit). Hayden planned to compete but found the hill to look a bit daunting and suddenly changed his mind. It is a terrific afternoon and the fun is capped off in the evening with an adult only block party! We really love our neighborhood and how social/friendly/welcoming it has been.
Preparing the Big Wheel
Ryan chance of winning is clearly limited by the lack of 'sophistication' of his bike.
The day is very fun and comical.
Logan likes the looks of this one!
