LETTER: Safety, fun rank as top Beer-Bike priorities

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by Cathy Horn

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Once again, the time has come to don our college colors and make the long trek out to the back side of the football stadium for the annual event we call Beer-Bike. I hope everyone is getting excited about the drama and suspense that I am sure will be a part of this year's race. Before all the merriment (and beer drinking) begins, however, I just wanted to remind you of a few key points that will make the day a success.

First and foremost, safety will be our biggest concern. As always, no one will be allowed to cross the track before the races have been completed. We ask that everyone officially involved with any of the races report to the inside of the track at least 10 minutes before the start of each event. If you are not involved with the race that is about to happen, please enjoy the excitement in the stands with the rest of your college. With an adherence to this request, we hope to avoid any conflicts that might arise.

Also along the lines of safety, the only acceptable projectile on the parade route will be water! Water balloons are fine, but we will not tolerate anything else. Please avoid throwing things at the campus police: they are nice people who have no desire to get wet. We also ask that you be considerate of other college's bikers: we do not want any accidents to occur.

Moving on to more interesting subjects, concessions will be sold again this year. Beer, soft drinks, pizzas, hot dogs and more will all be available, so bring a few bucks and enjoy a snack while you watch the races. By the way, don't forget your ID; they will be carding at the kegs.

The parade will begin at noon, followed by the alumni race at 1:30. The women will ride at 2:30, and the day will end with the men's race at 3:30.

I hope that everyone will come out and enjoy the day. I think all the races will prove to be exciting, so I hope that you will join us for Beer-Bike '94 !

Cathy Horn

Beer-Bike Coordinator

Baker '94

This item appeared in the Opinion section of the March 18, 1994 issue.

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