Spencer's Ride

Top: More than 30 riders for Spencer's Ride 2025 pause before the start of their poker run to recite the Pledge of Allegiance outside Anaconda's American Legion Hall on Saturday, May 17 that marked the start of what was a very busy week for the Smelter City's veterans.

Bottom: A group of riders take off at the start of the poker run, which served as a fundraiser for the American Legion Post No. 21 in Anaconda. The run is held in memory of the late Spencer Collins, who passed away at just 23 years of age after battling epilepsy and other medical conditions. The run began at the Legion Hall in Anaconda, traveled to Maxville, Drummond, Helmville, Deer Lodge and ended back in Anaconda. Leader photos: James S. Rosien