Cyclists including Michael Charron (left) and Clint Dowd (center) smile as they begin another lap around the course during Thursday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 27, 2017. (ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff)
Cyclists including Michael Charron (left) and Clint Dowd (center) smile as they begin another lap around the course during Thursday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 27, 2017. (ELIZABETH FRANTZ / Monitor staff)

The oval at New Hampshire Motor Speedway has seen more than stock cars this summer. On most Thursday evenings competitive cyclists have taken over the Loudon track to push each other and battle for the points awarded to top leaders and finishers. At the end of August the rider with the highest score will receive a prize.