Homecoming Bicycle Race

In 1971 a homecoming bicycle race was started on Andy Holt Avenue with the firing of a blank pistol by Chancellor Archie Dykes. This first race ran into difficulties, however, because one of the riders was struck from behind by a car.

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  • Title Homecoming Bicycle Race
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  • Keywords Homecoming Bicycle Race
  • Website Name Volopedia
  • Publisher University of Tennessee Libraries
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  • Access Date November 22, 2024
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  • Date of Last Update October 8, 2018