Blackrocks Brewery in Marquette teamed up with fat tire biking gear and apparel retailer 45NRTH to host a winter kickoff party on Saturday. Group bike rides and races were held throughout the day, and the evening was topped off with a celebration at the the Blackrocks Brewery Production and Distribution Facility on Washington Street in Marquette. All proceeds of the event go toward keeping local trails groomed during the winter. Above, a view of the guests at the distribution facility. (Journal photo by Rachel Oakley)

Local band Frank An Da Beanz provided funky music for the shin-dig. (Journal photo by Rachel Oakley)