Scottish Inn Bloomington

MOST FAMOUS COLLEGE BICYCLE RACE

by gkitzmil

Sporting Events
Little 500 Bicycle Race
Held every April
For more information call Indiana University Student Foundation at 812-855-9152 or the Bloomington/Monroe County Convention & Visitors Bureau 1-800-800-0037.
The annual Little 500 Bicycle Race is a fast-paced event made famous by the hit movie ÒBreaking AwayÓ starring Dennis Quaid in 1979. 1999 marks the 20th anniversary of the movie and there will be many fun events to celebrate the occasion. This competitive event features some of Indiana University's best student cyclists and is held at the Bill Armstrong Stadium on the IU campus. 1999 marks the 49th year of the race which has become known as the premier intramural collegiate cycling event in the nation. Besides the running of the men's and women's races, there are other weekend events held. These include a Mini 500 Trike Race, where participants race on big tricycles, a Golf Jamboree, concerts and more. The event raises money for student scholarships.

Great food in a wonderful Irish Pub atmosphere

by gkitzmil about Irish Lion

Irish Lion
Guiness, Murphey's, Harp Bass, DAB, Newcastle, and Many more by the pint or yard! all ina great atmosphere Fish and Chips -- truly wonderful

And if you eat meat -- Mutton Pie comes in a bread bowl

Getting My Money's Worth In Bloomington

by riorich55

"The College Town of my Two Oldest Sons"

Between 1997 and 2007 we spent many days and nights in Bloomington as my 2 oldest sons both attended school here. Unfortunately I wasn't a member of VT then to record all the images and thoughts, but as I go through some old pictures and memories I will share with all the VTers and guest out there my impressions of Bloomington.

I recently spent a few days on a business trip to the area, so I thought I would start with at least a home page and a restaurant review.

The Cultural Center of the Universe

by bradbeaman

You didn't know Bloomington is the Cultural Center of the Universe?

Well then you need to watch this video

The Little 500 is held each year in April. In this picture the writer of Breaking Away Steve Tesich is watching (in Black T-shirt). This Academy award winning movie helped bring national fame to the bike race.

If you still don't think Bloomington is the Cultural Center of the Universe then just have a a look at this

site on Bloomingtons top ten