The Face behind the Little 500
Little 500 Mechanic Greg Souder prepares for yet another bike race on the track this spring. Since 2019, Souder has fixed broken chains, adjusted handle bars and rented out used Little 500 bikes to rookie and veteran riders in need.
“Historically, our mechanics have been fifth-year seniors and someone who is hanging around and just helping out,” Little 500 Race Director Emily Carrico said. “To get Greg, he was just a breath of fresh air because he brought so much enthusiasm and care.”
But Souder’s enthusiasm and love for biking started long before he became the mechanic for the Little 500.
Student Claire Tips tells Souder’s life in a story and package she created for her broadcast news course this spring.
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