The excitement during the race is unlike anything you've ever seen - and that's just from a spectator's point of view. Imagine how it feels to be the one they are cheering. How to get on a team There are many choices when it comes to getting on a team. If you are in a fraternity or sorority, you're pretty much locked into competing for your house. This is usually good because most houses have a way to get involved with an existing team and all you need to do is train.
Many houses have excellent race traditions and others are coming up.
In many houses the riders are admired and supported throughout their training, and there would be no lack of a cheering section come race day. But do not think that you must be in a Greek house to ride in the race. This was also true in 1997. Chances are that if you live in a Residence Hall, you will have a team which you can join. Living off-campus is a little more difficult because there are very few organized units which allow you to find others who are on a team or want to be on one.