NECK AND NECK: Matthias Purdon of Whitehorse, right, edges out David Gonda of Whitehorse, center, for first during the Annual Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay on Saturday, June 15. Tyson Flaharty of Fairbanks, left, comes in third. The annual race begins in Haines Junction and ends at the barracks in Fort Seward.
Competitors zoom past the barracks on their way to the finish line during the Annual Kluane-Chilkat International Bike Relay.Volunteers man the rockfish deep fry station during the Haines Community Fishermen’s Barbeque on Saturday, June 15 at the Southeast Alaska State Fairgrounds. A laid back cyclist begins the 18th leg of the relay race at 19 Mile Haines Highway. (Ramie Carlson photo. Leonard Dubber, Lee Heinmiller and Diane La Course were among the many who enjoyed grilled or fried salmon, fried rockfish, green salad, potato salad, baked beans, bread and brownies. Fraser Judd of Calgary wears a grin as he nears the finish line.
