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Little 500: Bigger Than a Bike Race

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Indiana University’s Little 500 is much bigger than a bike race. It’s a profoundly special experience unique to Bloomington that fosters lifelong community, supports student scholarships, and helps riders grow as people and leaders. This year, the men’s race celebrates its 75th running. As we gear up for both the women’s and men’s races, we talked to riders, former champions, steering committee members, and race directors about the history and impact of this one-of-a-kind event that started at the IU Bloomington campus in 1951.

Host

Nattie Meador, BS’08, is the manager of stewardship officers for the Indiana University Foundation.

Guests

Bridget Pfau is a member of the IU Student Foundation Riders Council and Delta Gamma cycling team.

Kelsey Jacobson is a former member of the Delta Gamma cycling team and coach of the 2012 and 2013 Little 500 women’s championship teams.

Emily Carrico is the director of the IU Student Foundation, as well as a former Little 500 race director, Rider’s Council member, and rider in the women’s race.

Dan Gerritzen is an IU alumnus and member of the 1990 Men’s Little 500 championship team, Sigma Nu cycling team.

Sara Fry is a student member of the Little 500 Steering Committee.

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