The start of the 2021 Ore to Shore Hard Rock 48-mile race was in sunny downtown Negaunee. Top left: The first row of racers for the Hard Rock cyclists anticipate the race’s start. Bottom left: Haley Norton of Manistique prepares for her first bike race. Below: Marquette County Sheriff’s Office personnel Keith Romback, left, and Dave Derocher speak with Ore to Shore coordinator Jon Becker, at right, to go over race safety precautions. Bottom: Nick Petersen and his father Carl Petersen sit on the shade near the starting line, resting before the start of the Hard Rock. The Hard Rock 2022 will begin in downtown Negaunee at 10 a.m. Saturday. (Journal file photos)