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Minneapolis

Photos: North Star Grand Prix takes over Uptown

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Local team Donkey Label Racing bikes and helmets
Local team Donkey Label Racing's bikes and helmets laid waiting for the races to begin at the North Star Bicycle Festival in Uptown Friday night.
Caroline Yang for MPR News

The North Star Bicycle Festival took over the streets of Uptown Friday night for the fourth stage of the racing series.

This leg, a criterium, is a course of .88 kilometers (just over a half-mile). It runs through the streets and around six tight corners with a sprint to the finish. The Amateur Elite racers complete 20 laps, the Pro Men racers do 40.

Photographer Caroline Yang, who has covered numerous Tour de France races, caught the action and the fun.

Now in its 17th year, the North Star Bicycle Festival consists of six stage races, located in St. Paul, Cannon Falls, Minneapolis, Menomonie and Stillwater.

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Marcos Lazzarotto slapped hands with spectators.
Marcos Lazzarotto of team BATTLEY H-D / Spokes Etc p/b District Tacos slapped hands with spectators as he rode by after the race.
Caroline Yang for MPR News
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Local team Donkey Label Racing bikes and helmets
Local team Donkey Label Racing's bikes and helmets laid waiting for the races to begin at the North Star Bicycle Festival in Uptown Friday night.
Caroline Yang for MPR News
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Elite Amateur riders lined up at the start.
Elite Amateur riders lined up at the start. Many local racers, including Jay Henderson (center), owner of Hollywood Cycles, competed in this category.
Caroline Yang for MPR News