Men’s cycling teams compete in first Little 500 qualification rounds since 2019
IUSF allowed fans at the Little 500 qualifications for the first time since pre-pandemic races.
IUSF allowed fans at the Little 500 qualifications for the first time since pre-pandemic races.
Theta Chi raced two riders because some riders couldn’t return for a Wednesday race.
Jetblach won the 2021 Little 500 after a crash right before lap 150.
Delta Gamma won its fourth Little 500 race Wednesday.
The race went yellow on lap 197 after the three leaders escaped a crash.
Delta Gamma was a lap ahead of the pack for over 50 laps.
The race will be livestreamed on the IU website for spectators to watch.
The event features a virtual 45-mile road race through Bloomington and the Morgan-Monroe State Forest.
The 2021 Little 500 races were moved to late May due to the coronavirus pandemic.
JETBLACH won the men’s competition and Alpha Xi Delta won on women’s side.
Fans and family members are not allowed to attend the race in May.
The races were originally scheduled for April 23 and 24.
IU plans to hold a virtual dedication of the $7 million facility in September.
IU-Bloomington riders will take on 500 rides in honor of Little 500.
The Little 500 was canceled this year due to the coronavirus.
The ride took junior Brooke Doxtator just over seven hours.
The last women's Army ROTC bike team in the Little 500 raced in 2005.
Athletes not receiving their diploma this year may return to the track next season.
The Little 500 races were supposed to take place this Friday and Saturday.
The IU senior overcame a traumatic crash and found her purpose.