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Zeb Carnes of Jonesboro, Ark., pumps his bike tire in preparation for the ride.
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The scenery is a blur for those riders traveling at top speeds as they made their way through Mississippi County.
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Margaret McConnell of Sikeston is decked out for the Tour de Corn.
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With routes of 15, 30, 60 and 100 miles, riders of all ages could participate.
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The Dogwood United Methodist Church provided a restful stop for riders.
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Rest stops offered a variety of fare to help the rides along the way. Ruth Ann Feezor, left, serves up peanut butter and crackers.
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Alan Gordon holds up Jacob Gordon, 1 1/2, so he can watch the corn cooking.
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Riders register for the Tour de Corn.
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The 100-milers cruise along the countryside.
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Roads are carefully marked for riders.
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The rest stops give riders a chance to talk and compare their experiences.
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The Tour de Corn begins with a mass start.
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Matt Zaranti of Cypress, Ill., tries some of the sweet corn during a rest stop.
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Earl Rowe waits in preparation to lead off the Tour de Corn.
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Steve Secoy cuts up watermelon as Margie Arrington talks with waiting bike riders.
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Members of the Bluegrass Revival perform a tune.
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Jacob Gordon discovers he likes his corn off the cob.
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Abbey gets situated in her basket with the help of owner Leanna Guenther of Imperial prior to the Tour de Corn.
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The Bluegrass revival entertains bikers during a rest stop.
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Bike riders pose for the camera.
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While some riders raced along the route, others maintained a leisurely pace as they passed field after field of Mississippi County corn.