Photograph of event manager Janie Bush posed between two crew members in black leather costumes on the side of a rural road. The trio stands in front of a speed limit sign for 40 mph that faces down the road to the right. In the background, a small house sits on a grassy property with a wire-fenced area across from its driveway.

Photograph of a man in a patterned collared shirt and shorts giving a demonstration on how to pitch a tent in a large vaulted room. The man has his back to the camera and appears to be securing the tarp over the top of the tent. The demonstration is being given in front of rows of chairs with three individuals sitting spread out among them in the first two rows.

Photograph of a man in a patterned collared shirt and shorts giving a demonstration on how to pitch a tent in a large vaulted room. The man has his back to the camera and appears to be securing the tarp over the top of the tent. The demonstration is being given in front of rows of chairs with three individuals sitting spread out among them in the first two rows.

Photograph of a young female crew member in western clothing and fake mustache dramatically unrolling a section of duck tape to seal a box that is stamped "Keep Frozen" in red letters. The costume includes a cowboy hat, patterned button-up shirt, and a belt hung with a pair of flashy riding spurs.

Photograph of three individuals standing together for their picture. The crew member in the middle is seen in a pageant queen costume for Ms. Dallas that includes a knee-length black dress, red sash, and silver tiara. The two other volunteers appear on either side of him in denim button-up shirts and dark sunglasses.

Photograph of two individuals with their arms around each other as they smile for their picture. The man on the left appears wearing an abstractly patterned cycling jersey and black bike shorts while the woman to the right wears a blue dress and costume tiara and sash. This photo was taken in front of the decorated sign for Optimist park.

Photograph of four crew members standing in a loose circling inspecting what the crew member squatted to the ground is holding and having rinsed with water from a gallon jug. All crew appears wearing western wear, with three wearing cowboy hats.

Photograph of a car decorated as a large blue star with a Lone Star Ride logo banner hung from it at an angle. The blue star was made to resemble the LSR logo and was built around a truck parked along a curb of a residential neighborhood. Three crew members surround the float-like creation marking mile 84 of the race.

Photograph of a cyclist in action biking down an empty road bordered by large trees and tall grass. The cyclist appears on a bright red bike in a short-sleeve blue cycling jersey and a red, white, and blue striped helmet.

Photograph of three cyclists seen hugging one another as their picture is taken. They are standing in the middle of a large empty field meeting a parking lot with seven eighteen-wheeler trucks and various cars parked along the edge. The photograph was taken with a flash in the early morning before sunrise on the first day of the riding event.

Photograph of seven people posing for their picture at the Springtown pit stop on the first day of the race. The group is comprised of one cyclist and crew members dressed in pageant queen costumes for various Texas cities such as Fort Worth, Houston, Waco, and Austin.

Photograph of four individuals smiling while they have drinks at an outdoor patio bar. Two goblets, one full and one empty are set next to a black ashtray on the surface of the bar counter. The man in the center of the group smiles wide wearing a red LSR polo shirt with sunglasses pushed to the top of his head.

Photograph of four individuals smiling while they have drinks at an outdoor patio bar. Two goblets, one full and one empty are set next to a black ashtray on the surface of the bar counter. The man in the center of the group smiles wide wearing a red LSR polo shirt with sunglasses pushed to the top of his head.

Photograph of two individuals smiling and hugging each other standing on a restaurant outdoor patio. The individual on the right stands with their arms wrapped around the waist of the other woman and their left leg lifted to rest on their hip. The woman on the left wraps one of their arms around the upper back of the other woman while holding a half-empty bottle of beer in the other. Behind the pair, tables seated with other people talking and eating appear along the edge of the patio railing.

Photograph of two individuals smiling and hugging each other standing on a restaurant outdoor patio. The individual on the right stands with their arms wrapped around the waist of the other woman and their left leg lifted to rest on their hip. The woman on the left wraps one of their arms around the upper back of the other woman while holding a half-empty bottle of beer in the other. Behind the pair, tables seated with other people talking and eating appear along the edge of the patio railing.

Photograph of a smiling woman in a softball tournament shirt holding a fishing pole and camera sitting in the back of a pick-up truck. The woman sits with her back to the cab which is covered by a canopy constructed with wood planks. The truck is being driven by a smiling individual who peers out the back window.

Photograph of a smiling woman in a softball tournament shirt holding a fishing pole and camera sitting in the back of a pick-up truck. The woman sits with her back to the cab which is covered by a canopy constructed with wood planks. The truck is being driven by a smiling individual who peers out the back window.

Photograph of a parking lot set up with banquet tables and a large open white pavilion tent. Crew members, volunteers, and riders appear sitting together eating, talking, and standing in line for food. The shot captures brightly lit trees behind the tents.

Photograph of the Baylor Sportscare bus parallel parked around the Wise County courthouse in Decatur Texas. A rider appears center frame walking away from the bus holding something delicate in both hands with his fingertips. The rider appears with his eyes closed and mouth slightly open as he steps down from a slight curb.

Photograph of bikes strewn across the lawn of the Wise county courthouse in Decatur Texas. The shot faces the corner of the town square with an antique shop and a First National Bank. Individuals can be seen standing around the area drinking beverages, talking on the phone, sitting and relaxing in the afternoon sun.

Photograph of the closing ceremonies of the 2001 Lone Star Ride. A large group of individuals and cyclists stand in a circle around a square of hedges in the middle of a park at the base of a building's stairs. Many of the group stand in the direct sun and are wearing Lone Star Ride cycling gear and t-shirts.

Photograph of a young female crew member in western clothing smiling with her eyes closed for a portrait. She appears carrying an empty plastic water jug fashioned from a gallon container. The costume includes a cowboy hat and a belt hung with a pair of flashy riding spurs.

Photograph of a young female crew member in western clothing smiling with her eyes closed for a portrait. She appears carrying an empty plastic water jug fashioned from a gallon container. The costume includes a cowboy hat and a belt hung with a pair of flashy riding spurs.

Photograph of a crew member with a small Texas flag tucked into their belt leaning over and pouring water from a jug over a squatting crew member's fingers. Two other crew members both wearing cowboy hats stand to the side and observe.