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The Dempsey Challenge
Riders on the two-day ride to Freeport, Maine and back to Lewiston enjoyed some of the spectacular fall colors. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Former Saturn cycling star and two-time Tour de l'Aude winner Lyne Bessette was with husband Tim Johnson on the Sunday rides. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Patrick Dempsey rode across the finish line with pro cyclists and supporters Fred Rodriguez, Alison Tetrick, and Ted King at the end of their 25-mile ride. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Riders on the 25-mile loop near Lewiston-Auburn enjoyed some early morning light on the changing trees. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The Dempsey Challenge attracted riders from all over the world to help raise money for the Dempsey Center, a unique cancer support facility. These friends came from England and Italy. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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At times, the colors in central Maine were hard to believe. It made the 60-mile ride from Lewiston to Freeport more rewarding and less painful. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Patrick Dempsey and his sister Mary Dempsey joined in the party for retiring pros Ted King (left) and Fred Rodriguez (right) after the ride. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The masked man is Ted King, bundled against the chill of a Maine morning and sporting the logo of his new venture Untapped, which offers Vermont Maple Syrup for cyclists. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The pro and celebrity contingent of riders headed out of Lewiston on its two-day ride to Freeport and back. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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The signature Dempsey Challenge post-ride dinner for all participants is a classic Maine lobster dinner with fresh corn on the cob and a Maine baked potato, finished with a moon pie. As one rider commented, "Way better than pasta." Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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John Murphy and Ally Stacher were quite excited to dig into their lobster dinners. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Patrick Dempsey and his whole family, including his 8-year-old sons, completed the 25-mile loop. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Dempsey gave a pep talk to some early morning starters. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Bundled up against the freezing temperatures, cycling enthusiast Patrick Dempsey led the 25-mile ride with his family and several pro cyclists and celebrities. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Some of the professional cyclists on hand to lend support to the Dempsey Challenge were, from left to right, John Murphy, Alison Tetrick, Ally Stacher, Lyne Bessette, Tim Johnson, and Ted King. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Near the end of the 25-mile ride, Fred Rodriguez gave a helping hand to one of Patrick Dempsey's sons. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Popular Tour de France and Amgen Tour of California commentator Paul Sherwen rolled into the Wolfe's Neck Farm in Freeport, at the end of the first day of the Specialized Two-Day ride. Bike industry sponsors such as Specialized made it possible to provide a great experience and guaranteed that 100 percent of the money raised by participants went to the Dempsey Center. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Paul Sherwen and Carmen Small were part of a group of riders completing the Specialized Two-Day ride to Freeport and back. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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Carmen Small and Paul Sherwen posed in front of the "Who are you there for?" banner at the Challenge. Many of the thousands of friends, family, and cancer survivors signed the banner with personal and moving messages. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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As part of the celebration at the end of the weekend, over 2,200 lobsters were prepared by volunteers. Steamed in beds of seaweed over open fires, the lobsters made up the best part of the post-ride meal. Photo: Casey B. Gibson | www.cbgphoto.com
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