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Black Key Bulls captures second consecutive Little 500 title

James Brosher — Mon, 26 May 2025 02:57:43 +0000

Black Key Bulls are Little 500 champions for the second-consecutive season. Following a lap 81 crash involving several contending teams, BKB and Sigma Alpha Epsilon capitalized on the opportunity and broke away from the pack. The two rivals collaborated on the track and coordinated exchanges in the pits to distance themselves from the field including a strong Cutters team. BKB made what ultimately became the winning move with 38 laps to go when Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close and SAE’s Luke Naas headed towards their pits for another coordinated exchange. Suddenly, Close veered back onto the track and sprinted away from Naas. BKB never looked back en route to victory.

Black Key Bulls rider Will Wagner, left, leads Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Lucas Lemme during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close, center, celebrates with his teammates in the pits after winning the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Lucas Lemme waits in the pits before the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Tufts of hair stick out of the helmet of Sigma Phi Epsilon rider Gus Kowalevsky before the start of the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

State Bicycle Company Little 500 bicycles are pictured on the infield during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close speaks with flagger Chap Blackwell before the start of the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cinzano rider Reid Sprenkle smiles as he waits with his team during introductions before the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cutters coach Jim Kirkham looks over things in the pits before the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close leads the pack into turn one on the opening lap of the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cutters rider Judah Thompson races into turn two during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon coach Bill Naas sends a message to his rider about Cutters rider Judah Thompson during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close, left, leads Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Luke Naas into turn two during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race into turn three during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls coach Jordan Bailey cheers on his riders during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Will Wagner throws up bull horns after winning the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls coach Jordan Bailey high-fives fans in the pits during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls team members including coach Jordan Bailey, left, and rider Paul Lee, right, celebrate after winning the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Will Wagner celebrates with his girlfriend Dorothy Curran-Munoz after Black Key Bulls won the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls celebrate on stage after winning the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. Pictured from left are: Brady Larkin, Zack Villarreal, Wiley Close, Will Wagner, Paul Lee and Jordan Bailey. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls riders inlcuding Wiley Close, right, take a victory lap around the field after winnng the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 26, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Kappa Alpha Theta wins 10th Women’s Little 500 title

James Brosher — Tue, 20 May 2025 21:04:36 +0000

Kappa Alpha Theta sprinted to victory in the 2025 Women’s Little 500, securing their second consecutive win and a record 10th overall title in the women’s race. Despite a late-race crash, Theta clinched the top spot, with Alpha Chi Omega finishing in second place and Novus taking third.

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Bailey Cappella celebrates as she crosses the line to win the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

WSR rider Willow Thompson races into turn one during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

The Borg-Warner Trophy sits on stage before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega coach Dave Harstad speaks with riders before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders including Delta Zeta’s Tatum Montague line up for introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Flagger Chap Blackwell holds the checkered flag before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega fans cheer on their team during introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Delta Tau riders react during rider introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Flagger Chap Blackwell holds the flags before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega fans cheer on their riders before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega rider Grace Howard leads the pack into turn one during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega’s Ellie Marsella, left, RideOn Cycling’s Maddie Coggan and Teter’s Leila Faraday race in turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A Alpha Chi Omega fan takes shelter from the rain using a copy of the Indiana Daily Student before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Claire Tips, left, leads the lead pack of riders down the back stretch during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Delta Gamma fans cheer on their riders from turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A pack of riders race through turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta fans celebrate their team’s win in the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Little 500 Qualifications

James Brosher — Sun, 30 Mar 2025 03:00:00 +0000

Black Key Riders including Will Wagner, left, and Wiley Close celebrate after their attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Delta Tau fans wait for their team to take the track during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Kappa rider Bella Shirley races into turn three during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Lucas Lemme races down the front stretch during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Chi Alpha riders Mallory Hockemeyer, left, and Isabella Amaya celebrate during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Young Chi Alpha fans cheer on the women’s team during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cinzano riders Jaxon Curtis, left, and Reid Sprenkle make an exchange during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Zeta Tau Alpha fans wait for their team’s attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

The IU trident adorns a 2025 Little 500 bicycle during qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Kappa Psi fans cheer on their riders during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Paul Lee races down the front stretch during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Phi riders make an exchange during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Sigma Phi rider Carson Heath watches his team’s attempt from the infield during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans watch from the turn four stands during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A RideOn Cycling rider hits the brakes as she comes in for an exchange during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cutters rider Jake Zarov races down the front stretch during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Mezcla riders Abdullah Abdulwahab, left, and Sebastion Breña-Ochoa make an exchange during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Kappa Gamma riders celebrate during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 29, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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2025 Candy Stripe Classic

James Brosher — Mon, 10 Mar 2025 03:07:00 +0000

Indiana University rider Gus Kowalevsky leads a pack of riders in the Men’s Collegiate B/C and Cat 3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders including Indiana University’s Mauricio Brito, center, and Gavin Gorski wait for the start of the 56-mile Men’s Collegiate B/C and Men’s Cat 3 road race during the Candy Stripe Classic in Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Bloomington on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Road Race in Morgan-Monroe State Forest

Riders compete in the 70-mile Men’s Collegiate A and Men’s Pro/1/2 road race during the Candy Stripe Classic in Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Bloomington on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders including Indiana University rider Judah Thompson compete in the 70-mile Men’s Collegiate A and Men’s Pro/1/2 road race during the Candy Stripe Classic in Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Bloomington on Saturday, March 8, 2025. Thompson won the race. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University riders compete in the 56-mile Men’s Collegiate B/C and Men’s Cat 3 road race during the Candy Stripe Classic in Morgan-Monroe State Forest near Bloomington on Saturday, March 8, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Criterium at Indiana University

Riders compete in the Men’s Collegiate A and Pro/1/2 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. Pictured from left are: First Internet Bank Cycling’s Kyle Perry (48), Purdue’s Jonathan Lane (12), Indiana University’s Judah Thompson (102) and Marian University’s Gerrit Boer (3). (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders including Indiana University’s Wiley Close, center, compete in the Men’s Collegiate A and Pro/1/2 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders compete in the Women’s Collegiate A and Pro 1/2/3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders climb a hill on the front stretch in the Women’s Collegiate A and Pro 1/2/3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University riders Jonathan Petersen, right, and Gus Kowalevsky compete in the Men’s Collegiate B/C and Cat 3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Spectators watch the Women’s Collegiate A and Pro 1/2/3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University rider Jack Sterchi competes in the Men’s Collegiate B/C and Cat 3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University rider Carson Heath competes in the Men’s Collegiate B/C and Cat 3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University rider Allison Edgar competes in the Women’s Collegiate A and Pro 1/2/3 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders compete in the Men’s Collegiate A and Pro/1/2 combined criterium during the Candy Stripe Classic at IU Bloomington on Sunday, March 9, 2025. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Drone views of IU vs. Purdue snow game

James Brosher — Sun, 01 Dec 2024 15:20:48 +0000

For the final home game of IU’s historic football season, I coordinated with the IU Athletics Department to capture aerial photos and videos of a snow-covered Memorial Stadium. This was IU’s first home night game of the season, presenting an interesting opportunity to capture the sold-out stadium after dark. The snowy weather at kickoff added another unique element to the photos. It’s not often that we have snow in Bloomington this early in the season, let alone for a football game. The game marked my third experience flying within a temporary flight restriction (TFR) after being granted a waiver from the FAA.

Memorial Stadium is pictured during the first half of an NCAA college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Snow accumulates on the field during the first half of an NCAA college football game between the Indiana Hoosiers and the Purdue Boilermakers in Bloomington, Indiana on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

NOTE: All photos in this post were captured by a drone flying within the temporary flight restriction (TFR) outlined in FDC NOTAM 0/0367 under the authority of FAA waiver.

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Bloomington Classic

James Brosher — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 16:55:00 +0000

Teter rider Leila Faraday leads the pack into turn one during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans cheer on their rider outside turn two during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Americana riders Brock Kennedy, left, and Jack Waren pin on their bib numbers before the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race down the backstretch during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Melanzana rider Gloria Friesen watches from the pits during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A rider holds his bicycle as he waits to check in for the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter rider Leila Faraday races down the backstretch during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race down the front stretch during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A student participates in the trike race during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Wiley Close leads the pack down the front stretch during the Bloomington Classic Homecoming Race at IU Bloomington on Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Kappa Alpha Theta breaks away to win ninth Little 500 title

James Brosher — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:54:33 +0000

Kappa Alpha Theta emerged as the dominant force in the 2024 Women’s Little 500, securing their ninth victory overall and first since 2018. After overcoming an early crash, Theta riders rode away from the competition in the second half of the race. Teter battled back from two crashes for a gritty second-place finish. Delta Gamma finished third.

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Bailey Cappella reacts as she crosses the finish line to win the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race into turn four during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A worker paints the start/finish line on the track before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter riders Cecilia Ball, left, and Jess DiBella laugh as they wait in their pit for the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega coach Dave Harstad writes on a clipboard in the team’s pit area before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans wait in the stands on the front stretch for the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A security guard securely guards a staircase before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University Bloomington Vice Provost for Student Life Lamar Hylton pumps up the crowd as he rides around the track before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega riders walk to the starting line for rider introductions before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Delta Zeta fans cheer on their riders before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter rider Jess DiBella warms up in the team’s pit before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Fasta Bika riders Lauren Frank, left, Bell Pastore and Mia Behringer hype up teammate Makiah Pickett, second from right, before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Indiana University President Pamela S. Whitten waits to greet riders during introductions before the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Alpha Chi Omega rider Ellie Marsella watches as a group performs “Back Home Again in Indiana” before the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Delta rider Alyssa Ferry waits on the starting grid for the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race down the front stretch as the green flag waves at the start of the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race down the back stretch during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Novus rider Dorothy Curran-Munoz looks back to blend into the pack after an exchange during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

SKI rider Tori Woolbright crashes in turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A Novus mechanic watches the race from the pits during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta fans cheer on their riders during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Audrey La Valle races down the back stretch during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter rider Cecilia Ball races in turn three during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Audrey La Valle, left, exchanges with teammate Greta Heyl during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Claire Tips races into turn four during the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta riders celebrate in their pit after winning the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Fans swarm Kappa Alpha Theta rider Audrey La Valle in the team’s pit area after the team’s victory in the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta riders celebrate their victory on stage after the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. Pictured from left are: Bailey Cappella, Audrey La Valle, Claire Tips and Greta Heyl. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta celebrates their victory in the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. Pictured from left are student coach Kathleen Lemme, riders Bailey Cappella, Audrey La Valle, Claire Tips and Greta Heyl. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta riders. prepare to take their victory lap after winning the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 19, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Black Key Bulls win 73rd Men’s Little 500

James Brosher — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 03:26:54 +0000

A year after failing to qualify for the race, Black Key Bulls are Little 500 champions. Yet, the story of BKB’s ultimate redemption was not always certain. Sigma Alpha Epsilon dominated the race early, setting a blistering pace and amassing a more than 20-second lead on the field. A determined chase group eventually reined in Sigma Alpha Epsilon, paving the way for the Black Key Bulls’ move with 20 laps remaining. Black Key Bulls amassed a near half-lap lead and never looked back. Cutters out-sprinted Delta Tau Delta to finish second.

Black Key Bulls rider Will Wagner celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race into turn four during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A man reads the Indiana Daily Student race guide from a balcony on the backstretch before the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

A State Bicycle Co. Little 500 bicycle sits in the Cutters pit area before the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cutters coach Jim Kirkham speaks with his riders before the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

IUDM rider Will Samuels, second from right, looks back as he and his teammates stand for rider introductions before the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Jack Handlos reacts as his bicycle looses grip in turn four during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Luke Naas leads the race into turn four during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Army Cycling rider Joshua Brinkman grabs his bicycle after a crash in turn three during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders race into turn one during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Jack Handlos, left, exchanges with teammate Will Wagner during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Will Wagner races down the front stretch during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Alpha Epsilon rider Matthew Naas rides out of the pit area after an exchange during the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Will Wagner is hoisted up as fans swarm their pit area in celebration following the team’s win in the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls celebrate on stage after winning the Men’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, April 20, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Little 500 Men’s Individual Time Trials

James Brosher — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 20:03:00 +0000

Black Key Bulls rider Jack Handlos races down the front stretch during Little 500 Individual Time Trials at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

3PH Cycling’s Rishi Poludasu waits for the signal to start his heat during Little 500 Individual Time Trials at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders warm up and watch the action from the turn three gate during Little 500 Individual Time Trials at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

An worn IU trident adorns the front fork of a Little 500 bicycle during Individual Time Trials at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Chi Alpha’s Andy Yan waits for the signal to start his heat during Little 500 Individual Time Trials at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Delta Sigma Pi’s Wyatt Holtan prepares to start his heat during Little 500 Individual Time Trials at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Phi Kappa Psi rider Kaleb Cooper, center, waits at the turn three gate to enter the track during Little 500 Individual Time Trials at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Beta Sigma Psi’s Andrew Flynn rides through turn two during Little 500 Individual Time Trials at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cutters rider Judah Thompson races down the front stretch during Little 500 Individual Time Trials at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. (Photo by James Brosher/Indiana University)

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Little 500 Qualifications

James Brosher — Sun, 24 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000

Teter riders Cecilia Ball, left, Jess DiBella and Allison Edgar celebrate after winning the pole during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Phi Epsilon riders Gus Kowalevsky, left, and Will Pitts make an exchange during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Riders watch from the backstretch as a Alpha Sigma Phi rider makes an attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Kappa Gamma fans cheer on their riders during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

A Teter fan reacts after the team won the pole during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Teter rider Jess DiBella cheers on a teammate during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Phi Epsilon riders Alex Hamilton, left, and Max Martin make an exchange during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Sigma Phi Epsilon rider Max Martin jumps onto the bike during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Bailey Cappella walks onto the track to start the team’s attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta fans cheer during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Alpha Theta rider Audrey La Valle races down the front stretch during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Delta Gamma fans cheer on their riders during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Delta Gamma riders Kate Burnett, left, and Cayla Zimmerman make an exchange during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Delta Gamma rider Kate Burnett races down the front stretch during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Delta Gamma rider Shannon Kerr, right, yells words of encouragement to teammate Cayla Zimmerman on the final lap of the team’s attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Chi Alpha rider Andy Yan races into turn one during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Chi Alpha rider Ryan Lo prepares to start the team’s first attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls riders huddle up before their first attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Jack Handlos races out of turn four during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider McGuire Wolfe hugs his teammates after qualifying for the Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Black Key Bulls rider Will Wagner reacts after the team qualified for the Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Beta Sigma Psi rider Conor Furlong warms up before his team’s attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Beta Sigma Psi rider Conor Furlong races to the finish line during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Kappa Delta Rho fans wait for their team’s attempt during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Freshly brushed and rolled cinders are pictured on the track surface during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

Cutters rider Judah Thompson races into turn one during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

A volunteer keeps warm in turn four during Little 500 Qualifications at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Saturday, March 23, 2024. (James Brosher/Indiana University)

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