Network covers historic bicycle races LIVE from Indiana University – April 11 and 12

WHAT: For the 6th consecutive season, HDNet will cover the greatest single-speed bike races in the world - the Men’s and Women’s Little 500 LIVE from Indiana University. Steeped in tradition and high on excitement, these races are known as the nation’s premier intramural
collegiate cycling event. The races have the reputation of being the best of their kind anywhere in the world, earning the nickname "The World's Greatest College Weekend."

Contestants race on specialized track bikes (single-gear, coaster brake racing bikes) and compete relay-style in teams of four, giving the event a very unique quality. It is a major annual event for Bloomington, Indiana, and for the University as the event doubles as a fund raiser for working IU students.

WHEN: The women's race, which is 25 miles (100 laps on a quarter-mile cinder track), will air live on HDNet at 4:00 p.m. ET on Friday, April 11. The men's race is 50 miles -- 200 laps on the same track, and will air live on HDNet at 2:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, April 12.

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