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Rice University Beer Bike
Houston, TX · Quirky
- When
- April 9–10, 2027
- Where
- Rice University, 6100 Main St · Houston · TX
- Cost
- Not confirmed
- Status
- Approximate: based on past editions, not announced yet
A bicycle relay race combined with a water and beer chugging competition among Rice University's residential colleges, held every spring since 1957. It is one of the school's most beloved traditions and reportedly draws more alumni back to campus than homecoming; 2027 dates approximate.
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