Cancer survivors Cindy Martin, left, and Deb Morin-Ouellette, both of Poland, catch up prior to the start of the Dempsey Challenge biking event in Lewiston on Sunday. Both Martin and Morin-Ouellette battled ovarian cancer together at the same time. Martin rode the Dempsey 25 mile bike ride while Morin-Ouellette rode the 50 mile event. Morin-Ouellette said she just decided to participate in Sunday's ride the night before. "I just need to be back by 1:30 to go to work," she said.

Patrick Dempsey talks with Lewiston Mayor Kristen Cloutier and Auburn Mayor Jason Levesque prior to the start of the Dempsey Challenge cycling event in Lewiston on Sunday.

Cyclists approach the final rest stop for the 25-mile Dempsey Challenge bike ride at the corner of Witham and Broad Streets in Auburn on Sunday.

Sharon Bergeron, left, Lillian Nayder and their "Old and Not in the Way" teammates get ready to ride the Dempsey Challenge on Sunday.

Shawn Quagliaroli, left, of Lisbon, Joe Perryman of Lewiston and Mike Bilodeau of Lewiston bow their heads during a moment of silence at the Dempsey Challenge in Lewiston on Sunday.

Abby Whitmore, 11, of Auburn has her hair braided by her mother, Carrie, before putting on her cycling helmet on Saturday. The 6th grader at Fairview Elementary School rode 25 miles during the Dempsey Challenge.