2018 Big Bash Bike Ride
New this year, the Big Bash Bike Ride took cyclists on a 16-mile ride through Montgomery County.
Gary Ross led the group through town and the countryside to two historic sites and a waterfall that even many of the local cyclists hadn't seen before.
Weather for the ride was perfect!
First stop: The original location of the first building of Wabash College, about a 1/4 mile from the present-day campus.
Riders stopped at Oak Hill Cemetery to hear a Wabash legend—the death of Ralph 'Sap' Wilson and his reported last words, 'Did Wabash win?'
The gravestone of Ralph 'Sap' Wilson at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Former Athletic Director and Dean of Students Tom Bambrey ’68 told the riders the story of Wilson's death, just as he has told many Little Giant football teams over the years.
Former Athletic Director and Dean of Students Tom Bambrey ’68
Mason McKinney ’17 returned to campus to enjoy the ride.
Dan Cueller ’83 and his son Gustav turn on to CR 125W.
A new addition to the Big Bash schedule this year included an 18 mile bike ride through Montgomery County.
Dan Cueller ’83 and Milan Vydareny ’66
The Big Bash ride brought together a great mix of alumni and cyclists from Crawfordsville.
The Big Bash ride brought together a great mix of alumni and cyclists from Crawfordsville.
Gary Ross shows Chris Halkides ’83 a waterfall near Yountsville.
Beauty in small spaces: Several local riders remarked that they had never seen this waterfall near Yountsville before.
A new addition to the Big Bash schedule this year included an 18 mile bike ride through Montgomery County.
Chris Halkides ’83
Mason McKinney ’17
Mason McKinney ’17
Mason McKinney ’17
Dave McCafferty, father of Wabash librarian Brian McCafferty, finished the ride first!
Dan Cueller ’83 and his son Gustav
Sam Milligan ’68 had suggested the ride be added to the schedule and was pleased with the turnout and the experience: 'I tell my kids who live in Oregon that Indiana can be just as beautiful.'