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Little 500 a family tradition for some

By Trent Stutzman · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11:26 a.m.

On Little 500 race day, many different cyclists suit up to compete against their rivals and other teams trying to prevent them from achieving victory. But for some participants, the race extends beyond regular competition and delves into family pride.Kevin and Brian DepasseLiving up to the standards of the Cutters is challenging enough. For freshman Brian Depasse, the fact that his older brother, Kevin, is their top rider is more than enough motivation.

Teter centerspread

Riding in the front: Annual favorites look to continue domination

By Jordan Littman · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11:23 a.m.

As fun as it is to root for the underdog in sports, there wouldn’t be any if it wasn’t for the top dogs who set the bar high. Here’s a look at some of the men and women favorites to win this year’s Little 500 races.The Cutters are the prime players of the top dogs. Although they’ve only been in existence since 1984, they have won a record 12 races. The next closest is eight by Delta Chi, the fraternity from which the Cutters originated. They have also won five consecutive Little 500 races dating back to 2007, another unprecedented mark. In 28 total races, the Cutters have placed in the top ten 26 times, with their worst performance resulting in a 12th-place finish. Their average placement per year is 3.54, a best among all current teams.

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Anatomy of an exchange

By Jordan Littman · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11:21 a.m.

Exchanges are what can make or break a Little 500 for any team. If successful, exchanges can keep a team in the race and potentially allow it to vie for the win.

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The final days for a coach

By Bailey Loosemore · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11:17 a.m.

Cutters Coach Jim Kirkham has somewhat of a plan for his riders in the final week before race day, but he doesn’t encourage them to deviate too much from their normal schedule. Here are a few tips for riders’ training in the final days and a breakdown of the Cutters’ last week of riding.

2011 Little 500 young

How to keep up with the race

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11:15 a.m.

WIUX has flag-to-flag coverage of both the 25th running of the women’s Little 500 and the 62nd running of the men’s Little 500.

Bryan Medema, Phi Kappa Tau, senior

Expectations for Underdogs

By Jordan Littman · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11:14 a.m.

“This year Kappa Sigma has an all-rookie team, so this is a rebuilding year. For this year’s race, we plan on competing at a high level with hopes of finishing near the top 10, but our main goal as a team is to use this year as a learning experience in order to better prepare ourselves to be a top contending team in next year’s race.” Scott Moyer, Kappa Sigma

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Cinder track is one-of-a-kind

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11:12 a.m.

There are other high-profile cycling races in the world. There are other big party weeks and weekends at colleges across the country. There are other big draws for major musical acts.

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A look at the final 5 qualifiers

By Jordan Littman · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11:10 a.m.

29. Sigma Alpha Epsilon Qualifying time: 02:32.12 Time ahead of 34th place: 1.3 seconds Stat of note: This is SAE’s second Little 500 since 2001, when it finished 20th.

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Race-day jerseys more than just fabric

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11:08 a.m.

It’s 8 p.m. March 26, in a crowded Ballantine Hall classroom, and Laura Bliss and her RideOn teammates are ready to choose their race-day jerseys — their identity — for the Little 500.

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A look at biking jerseys

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11:06 a.m.

It’s easy to tell a serious cyclist from a casual one. Someone riding for leisure or a little exercise is drenched in sweat and trying in vain to ride smoothly as the wind catches his or her T-shirt.

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Favorites share their expectations

By Jordan Littman · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11:03 a.m.

“After a disappointing finish in 2011, we’re hoping to stay safe and up front for the majority of the race and get positioned as best we can for the final sprint. Most other teams will be trying to do the same, but our depth is a key advantage. We’re hoping for excellent weather and track conditions that will allow us to perform our best.” — Will Kragie, Beta Theta Pi

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Stars help 2011 teams to victory

By Alex McCarthy · Wednesday, April 18,2012 11 a.m.

In a year dominated by an individual in both the men’s and women’s races, the stars led their teams to victory. Seniors Caitlin Van Kooten (Teter) and Eric Young (Cutters) both won the Individual Time Trials and proved their prowess on race day.

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The final days before the women’s race

By Trent Stutzman · Wednesday, April 18,2012 10:59 a.m.

Unlike the Cutters, Wing It Cycling is taking a completely different approach in the final week compared to its normal training. Team member Abigail Legg said the riders of Wing It have been building their endurance all year through road rides and track workouts, sometimes spending up to five hours on the bike in a day.

Little 500 Guide Front

All about Little 500

By IDS · Wednesday, April 18,2012 10:46 a.m.

Pick up a copy of this year's 2012 Little 500 Guide, which includes a track guide, rider profiles and more.

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IUPD officer earns prestigious academy award

Tuesday, April 17,2012 11:21 p.m.

The IU Police Department has reason to be proud this week. Their newest officer, Curtis “Jake” Cole, a war veteran with a long list of accolades, was voted by his peers to receive the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy’s Herman H. Freed Award.

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Anatomy of a blackout

By Makenzie Holland · Tuesday, April 17,2012 11:17 p.m.

Professor, social worker explain why blackouts happen and what they can do to students' memory loss after nights of drinking.

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BFC discusses course evaluations, affirmative action

By Kirsten Clark · Tuesday, April 17,2012 11:17 p.m.

The Bloomington Faculty Council convened Tuesday for the last time this school year. The council discussed course evaluations, the only action item on the agenda. The council also discussed affirmative action among faculty members on campus.

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IU alumni to pursue adventure

By Caitlin Ryan · Tuesday, April 17,2012 11:14 p.m.

With a simple tagline and a promotional video, IU alumni Matt Lowers and Jordan Sanders kicked off a campaign to raise money and awareness for their latest adventure — Expedition Mississippi.

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