Ben Alexander spoke to bicyclists before the start of a 50-mile gravel bike racing course on Saturday morning in downtown Humboldt. The inaugural Octagon Gravel Race offered three distances, including 100-miles and 25-miles. About 70 racers participated, with about half competing in the middle-distance race. The group battled an early thunderstorm followed by warm temperatures.
Ready to roll
The inaugural Octagon Gravel Race offered three distances for bicycle racers. Events kicked off Saturday morning in Humboldt.
