Pedal to the Medal
In July 1967, Davis introduced the nation's first what on 8th Street between A Street and Sycamore Lane.
What is a bike lane?
This popular campus mascot, often seen in parades or events, sometimes features a cow costume.
What is Gunrock?
Davis has over 30,000 of these, designating the town as an urban forest.
What are trees?
This UC Davis tradition, first held in 1909, is the oldest continuously running student-led event in the United States.
What is Picnic Day?
UC Davis' mascot shares his name with a legendary horse, and you might be tempted to tell him to 'slow down' like in the classic song.
What is a Mustang?
This institution, now located in Davis, honors American cycling history.
What is The U.S. Bicycling Hall of Fame?
UC Davis keeps a buzz-worthy collection of these insects and their hives, helping scientists study pollination worldwide.
What are honey bees?
Prior to 1907, the city of Davis was referred to as this.
What is Davisville?
Futuristic, round, and a little retro, these UC Davis structures, built in 1972, were an experiment in alternative student housing.
What are the âDomesâ (Baggins End Innovative Housing)?
These famous big-footed horses, known for pulling beer wagons and starring in commercials, sometimes stop by UC Davis for vet care - talk about a neigh-cessary check-up!
What are Clydesdales?
This UC Davis student organization founded a transit system on February 28, 1968, using two vintage London double-decker buses.
What is ASUCD?
(Unitrans)
UC Davis hosts one of the worldâs largest collections of these creatures, with over 7 million specimens, at the Bohart Museum.
What are insects?
While primarily set in Sacramento, this acclaimed film features scenes filmed in Davis, highlighting the area's suburban atmosphere.
What is Lady Bird (2017)?
Lean up on this oldest, custom made asset to grab a beer.
What is the bar at Gunrock?
This iconic UC Davis facility is home to cows, research in dairy science, and a favorite stop for campus tours.
What is the Dairy Barn?
Davis boasts more than 100 miles of these.
What are bike lanes and paths?
UC Davis grounds its research in this beloved morning pick-me-up with the launch of the nationâs first academic center devoted to it.
What is coffee?
This Davis food favorite won the Food Network show Best Bite in Town for its Thai chicken sausage topped with Thai salsa.
What is The Hotdogger?
We arenât playing around when we tell you weâve got one of the oldest keys in Student Housing!
What is a Baby Grand Piano in Thompson Music Room? (1930)
Located on the Sonoma Coast, this UC Davis facility allows students and researchers to study marine ecosystems, from tidepools to kelp forests.
What is the Bodega Marine Laboratory?
Located near the Silo, this infamous spot is where many new Aggies experience their first near-miss on a bike.
What is the Freshman Bike Circle?
Each year, the UC Davis Student Farm harvests thousands of pounds of these fruits, supplying fresh produce to campus dining services and local food pantries.
What are tomatoes?
Thanks to student commuters, extensive bike lanes, and a love for cycling, Davis proudly sports this two-wheeled title.
What is the Bicycle Capital of the U.S.?
Founded in 1947, this UC Davis student organization took to the skiesâliterallyâpromoting agricultural aviation under this name.
What is Cal Aggie Flying Farmers?
Part classroom, part campus favorite - this UC Davis facility blends hands-on animal science with food production, drawing long lines every Friday.
What is the Meat Lab?