By Brett Fisher

  • Photos by Brett Fisher. A Clunker Criterium rider finishes the two-lap race Friday.
    Photos by Brett Fisher. A Clunker Criterium rider finishes the two-lap race Friday.
  • The Clunker Criterium gets under way on North Carson Street Friday.
    The Clunker Criterium gets under way on North Carson Street Friday.
  • Muscle Powered riders in Friday's Clunker Criterium.
    Muscle Powered riders in Friday’s Clunker Criterium.
  • A big wheel rider finishes Friday's Clunker Criterium.
    A big wheel rider finishes Friday’s Clunker Criterium.
  • The Women's Fat Tire Criterium takes off along Second Street.
    The Women’s Fat Tire Criterium takes off along Second Street.

Bicycles of all sizes and shapes took part in the Clunker Criterium, a free light-hearted public riding event for bicycle enthusiasts, Friday evening to kick off the third annual Epic Rides Carson City Off Road professional mountain biking circuit in downtown Carson City.

Nearly two dozen riders, some having costumed themselves as well as their rides, participated in the zany circuit criterium that features two laps around the business district leg of the race course.

The Clunker Criterium preceded the women’s and men’s Fat Tire Criterium race, the professional circuit opener to the Carson City Off Road.

Racing continues Saturday and Sunday from North Carson and Musser streets next to the state capitol.

Visit Epic Rides online for a complete listing of races and race times. The Consolidated Municipality of Carson City web site for a list of road closures in downtown Carson City.