Bike week in Odessa

Odessa residents have likely noticed a bit more traffic through town this week. It is what the Odessa Chamber of Commerce has dubbed "Bike Week," although this year there is no equipment show or any activities other than motorcycle races on the weekends at either end of the week.

Last weekend saw the running of the White Knuckle and Frostbite Grand Prix races on consecutive days. The official results of those races were unavailable at press time.

The races for young people riding smaller bikes was held Saturday, with several Odessa boys taking part. In the eight-and-under age bracket, Chad Str...