Photos: Out of the Woods
Racing through the muddy trails at Thacher Park, middle-school-age boys compete in the New York Interscholastic Cycling League event on May 2.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Off to a fast start: Through the raindrops, racers hit the course.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
They navigate a tight trail, crossing roots in the woods — Tyler Ziere of HRRT is ahead of Benjamin Halpenn of Rivertown Racing, are covered in mud.
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Trail racing: John Emerson of team John Jay is covered in mud
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Speeding around the turn before making their way to the finish, below where Jared Rosen, left, rounds the final curve
The Enterprise — Michael Koff
Battle to the line as does his Pleasantville teammate Nathaniel Dillon, far right, edging out Eamon Cullen from NYCranks composite.