Talking Bird Saloon Tricycle Races
AMY QUINLIVAN | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 3 years AGO
William Roper gives twin brother Cody Roper a big boost during the annual Talking Bird Saloon Tricycle Races in St. Regis on Saturday afternoon. The very patriotic team from St. Regis, dubbed the Caucasian Persuasion, took first place. Troy Chatterly and Rick Forthoffer were the other two racers on the champion four man team. (Amy Quinlivan/Mineral Independent)
Bartender, race coordinator and announcer, Debby Norris spent the day Saturday getting teams to the starting line and encouraging them to try their best to make it to the finish line. (Amy Quinlivan/Mineral Independent)
Around 20 teams came from as far away as Spokane, Washington and Lolo to compete in the longstanding and entertaining day of Trike Races at the Talking Bird Saloon. (Amy Quinlivan/Mineral Independent)
Talking Bird Saloon Tricycle Races
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