Photo Essay: Bike Jam Session

The BikeJam 2012 racing festival featured a recreational bike ride, cycling exhibitions, a bike and health expo, live music and kids' activities.

Photo captions:

Racers compete at BikeJam Baltimore in Patterson Park.


Spectators enjoy shade as competitors pass.




Spectators try to see the action.





Racers cruise through a closed course in Patterson Park.





A high-five from spectators.






Children pedal a seven-person conference bicycle.






A dog navigates its way through the bikes.







Bicycles rest on a rack.





Cyclists enjoy a cold treat.





Larry Black, owner of Mount Airy Bicycles, rides a high-wheel bicycle.



Larry Black, left, owner of Mount Airy Bicycles, and his assistant Malik Jackson, 13, of Baltimore perform a stunt dismount with a high-wheel bicycle.




All photographs by STEVE RUARK