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The North Star Grand Prix race in Stillwater last Sunday is considered the grand finale of the six-stage North Star Grand Prix, and puts riders to the test with the 24 percent grade climb up Chilkoot Hill. The women's race climbs the hill 14 times, the men's race 23 times.

Photojournalist Caroline Yang documented the last day of the race.

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The North Star Grand Prix race in Stillwater last Sunday is considered the grand finale of the six-stage North Star Grand Prix, and puts riders to the test with the 24 percent grade climb up Chilkoot Hill. The women's race climbs the hill 14 times, the men's race 23 times.


Joy McCulloch wears a special honor jersey.

Caroline Yang / For MPR News

Women cyclists line up at the start of the race.

The women's field takes off for the last stage.

Racers speed through the backside of the course.

Parents and kids participate in the kids' race.

The men's field at the start of the last race.

Spectators stood along 2nd St. So. in Stillwater.

The men take on the climb at Chilkoot Hill.

Daniel Holloway cheered racers on with a megaphone

Travis McCabe powers through the final climb.

North Star Grand Prix finale has uphill climb to finish line

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