Photos from children’s bike races at Sunday’s 2016 Tour of Lawrence

photo by: Mike Yoder

A young girl prepares for a children's Street Sprint during a break in the 2016 Tour of Lawrence Downtown Criterium Race, Sunday, July 17, 2016.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Children jump off the starting line to compete in Street Sprints during a break in the 2016 Tour of Lawrence Downtown Criterium Race, Sunday, July 17, 2016.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A young boy scoots away from other riders in a children's Street Sprint during a break in the 2016 Tour of Lawrence Downtown Criterium Race, Sunday, July 17, 2016.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Michelle McPherson, Kansas City, MO., photographs her daughter as her dog Remi sits in her lap Sunday, July 17, 2016. McPherson's daughter was competing in 2016 Tour of Lawrence events.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Children compete in Street Sprints during a break in the 2016 Tour of Lawrence Downtown Criterium Race, Sunday, July 17, 2016.

photo by: Mike Yoder

Parents run alongside their children as the kids competed in Street Sprints during a break in the 2016 Tour of Lawrence Downtown Criterium Race, Sunday, July 17, 2016.

photo by: Mike Yoder

A father encourages his daughter on her slow ride to the finish line during children's Street Sprints at the 2016 Tour of Lawrence Downtown Criterium Race, Sunday, July 17, 2016.