With the threat of sky-rocketing gas prices College of the Canyons could not have picked a more appropriate time to hold their first annual Bikes and Bites event.  Bikers rode on an 8-mile course that circled around; starting and ending at the College of the Canyon’s Canyon Country Campus.  The event helped raise awareness of healthy living, exercise, and of the Canyon Country Campus.  After biking 8 miles the bikers were greeted by various vendors, gourmet food trucks, and a fun area for kids and adults who want to be a kid.  The College of the college of the Canyon mascot even made an appearance and cheered the bikers on at the start and finish.

Bikers being led in a warm-up by a volunteer before their big ride.

The bikers at the beginning of their ride, enjoying a nice downhill easy start.

Bikers were given a police escort during the parts of the ride where they had to brave busy streets.

An antique bike decoration in front of the registration area.

Even on a bike with training wheels, this little hot rod was ready to participate.

Exhausted bikers riding up the final hill to the finish line cheered on by the Cougar.

The many volunteers who got up early and worked hard to organize this event.

The last of the bikers being cheered on.

An area to keep kids entertained while their parents were biking or recovering from the ride.

Some of the vendors that made an appearance at the event.

Many different prizes could be won at the raffle, including a bike or an iPod.

Food trucks offered an array of tantalizing “Bites” for the bikers.

A mouth watering menu and many choices on a chilly late morning for hungry bikers.