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Happenings beyond the track

By IDS · Tuesday, April 20,2010 4:57 p.m.

Sure, there’s a lot going on at the track come race day, but here are a few stories to watch out for from beyond the fence of Bill Armstrong Stadium

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The science of cycling

By Nathan Hart · Tuesday, April 20,2010 4:54 p.m.

In a race that comes down to tenths of seconds and fractions of inches, riders often seek a competitive edge. But how much can science provide that edge?

Building a rider

Building a Little 500 rider

By Aliya Mood · Tuesday, April 20,2010 4:52 p.m.

A Little 500 cycling team’s budget only scratches the surface with the $100 registration fee. In fact, the elite teams often utilize — through sponsors, fundraising and out-of-pocket expenses — thousands of dollars of top-of-the-line equipment and apparel. Senior Gray Goat Cycling rider Matt Kiel discussed his team’s equipment and his own apparel for race day.

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Racing into the digital age

By IDS · Tuesday, April 20,2010 4:40 p.m.

Since 2006, an assortment of Little 500 riders have worn stickers on their helmets to help senior informatics majors on a group project. This year’s group has made serious improvements, including recruiting more riders, and this year their data is hitting the Web.

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Race day dictionary

By Aliya Mood · Tuesday, April 20,2010 4:35 p.m.

With help from Black Key Bulls rider Jordan Bailey, the IDS defines some of the most important race day terms.

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Who was Bill Armstrong?

By IDS · Tuesday, April 20,2010 4:32 p.m.

Bill Armstrong was a baseball-playing, fund-raising, FBI-investigated Kentuckian who loved IU, its athletes and the Little 500.

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Sex, alcohol and Little 500

By IDS · Tuesday, April 20,2010 4:28 p.m.

In 2008, 228 students participated in a 21-day, Internet-based daily diary study to assess drinking and sexual behaviors during Little 500, as well as during the weeks before and after.

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Breaking down an exchange

By IDS · Tuesday, April 20,2010 2:15 p.m.

During the race, teams have to switch riders somehow. We break down the different types of exchanges.

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Breaking down a bike

By IDS · Tuesday, April 20,2010 2:11 p.m.

Little 500 bikes are single-speed, coaster-brake racing bicycles with 28 mm tires. Within certain restrictions, modifications to the bike are allowed.

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Remembering Howdy Wilcox

By IDS · Tuesday, April 20,2010 2:10 p.m.

Known most for his creation of ‘The World’s Greatest College Weekend,’ Howard S. “Howdy” Wilcox was also a dedicated alumnus and a scholarship founder.

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Brother and sister compete at Bill Armstrong Stadium in different ways

By Stephanie Kuzydym · Tuesday, April 20,2010 1:58 p.m.

Growing up only five months apart, Mindi and Rich Balchan have always been close, even though they aren’t biological siblings. As kids they played every sport they could, and while at Carmel High School, they competed on the soccer pitch.They both chose to attend IU, but once they set foot on campus they chose different paths: Mindi, a sorority and Rich, IU athletics. But it only took a semester for both their paths to cross at Bill Armstrong Stadium.

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The hunt for Snoop Dogg tickets continues

By IDS staff · Monday, April 19,2010 11:42 p.m.

All tickets and VIP passes from yesterday were found. Here are 10 new clues with 10 different locations. Each location has either a general admission ticket or a VIP pass.

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A brilliant Sheen

By Bennett Fuson · Monday, April 19,2010 11:40 p.m.

Despite an almost 50-year career filled with enough memorable roles to certify and ensure a place among legendary actors, Martin Sheen couldn’t help but crack a few jokes about his personal life Monday during his IU Auditorium appearance. “It’s not easy to be Sheen,” he said.

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