Beer Bike 2021 themes, predictions, and pictures

Ryan Wang and Kevin Chang, members of Lovett College’s bike team, practicing for Beer Bike. Ahead of the this year’s races, the Thresher asked captains and coordinators how they’ve been preparing and who they think will win each race. Courtesy Kendall Cooney

By Ella Feldman 4/6/21 10:08pm

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