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Gateway Cup, St. Louis, 8/29/08 

The Gateway Cup bicycle race series got rolling Friday night in Lafayette Square Park, the city's first public park. The pro race began at 9:30 p.m., with $1,900 going to the winner.
By Sarah Paradoski
The womens' race participants waited through a long delay due to a serious injury on the track from the previous race.
By Sarah Paradoski
A pro racer flanked by friends from the Mesa team.
By Sarah Paradoski
The pro racers take off.
By Sarah Paradoski
Spectators with bikes & balloons.
By Sarah Paradoski
By Sarah Paradoski
Re-fueling after a race.
By Sarah Paradoski
The guy in the middle was celebrating his bachelor's party with his buds and Bud at the races.
By Sarah Paradoski
Spectators watching the women's race at the northeast corner of Lafayette Park.
By Sarah Paradoski
Racers rounding the corner of Lafayette and Mississippi Avenues.
By Sarah Paradoski
Spectators stood at the southeast bend of the track as racers zoomed by at stunning speeds.
By Sarah Paradoski
Racers finishing one of many laps at the start/finish line.
By Sarah Paradoski
The winner of the race is interviewed.
By Sarah Paradoski
Friends drinking margaritas that Arcelia's Mexican Restaurant sold from a booth by the track.
By Sarah Paradoski
Maxin' and relaxin' during the races.
By Sarah Paradoski
A lone leader following the Harley that escorted the pack.
By Sarah Paradoski
Many families and groups of friends lined the front yards of the homes around the park to watch the races.
By Sarah Paradoski
Members of a team before the womens' race.
By Sarah Paradoski
A crew with Tour Lafayette couture.
By Sarah Paradoski
Many vendors from Lafayette Park-area restaurants sold hot dogs, hamburgers, and the like for spectators.
By Sarah Paradoski
A spectator enjoys some wine at a turn in the track
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The womens' race participants waited through a long delay due to a serious injury on the track from the previous race.
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