Bikers, walkers, carts all enjoy 4th of July bike ride

Locklin Wright, 4, is ready to go for a bike ride through Happy Camp and then down to Moonstone Beach. Photo by Kelly Lopez.

This year’s annual Canyon Lake Independence Day bike ride was as full of excitement as any other year, even with fewer participants because of COVID-19 issues.

Bikers, walkers and golf carts, all decorated and dressed patriotically, came out to join in on the July 4th fun.

The family-friendly bike ride started at the Roller’s home on Longhorn Drive, went through Happy Camp, down Big Range Road and ended at Moonstone Beach, where food and companionship were enjoyed.

Bike riders come and go into Happy Camp at this year’s Independence Day bike ride. A six feet distance was easily maintained while enjoying fresh air early in the morning on the 4th of July. Despite the hot weather and COVID-19 restraints, dozens of participants came out to join in on the festivities. Photo by Kelly Lopez.

The Roller family took over the annual tradition two years ago when they moved to Canyon Lake. The previous owners of their Canyon Lake home, the Wallers, started what turned into an annual 4th of July bike ride tradition.

The Rollers plan on hosting the July 4th bike ride next year…hopefully without a pandemic and social distancing being recommended.