Beer Bike Balloons

THE RACE

Introduction   |   The Track   |   Timeline   |   Rules from 1961   |   Rules from 2001   |   Thoughts   |   Fun Facts

Fun Facts

BIKING SUPERLATIVES

  • First winner: Baker
  • First disqualification: Hanszen for cutting in front of Fondren Library.
  • First female biker on men's team: Kris Wingenroth, Baker.
  • First "Double Crown" (men's and women's) Winner: Baker
  • First college to sweep: Will Rice.

DID YOU KNOW...

A raised "hill" in the pavement of the pre-1985 stadium track was the origin of the pre-chug chant "He's over the hill; he's 30 yards out; 20 yards out; ready, set, suck!"

Introduction   |   The Track   |   Timeline   |   Rules from 1961   |   Rules from 2001   |   Thoughts   |   Fun Facts



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