The 2016 Little 500 Qualifications take place on Saturday. The day will start early and end late for all of us loyal and devoted cycling fans. There are many, many reasons to get excited for these upcoming trial races, and here are six reasons why.

1. Spring is really here

Quals means that spring is finally here and we can all celebrate the end of winter. (Because let's be honest, no one likes the cold). Bring out the tanks and shorts and know that summer is closer than you think!

2. When will you ever get the chance again to wake up at 4 a.m. again for a bike race?

REM sleep to dancing dork will be an actual thing. And it's all for a bike race, remember that. This is your time to truly peak and hang out on rooftops.

3. The half-baked pancakes you will consume.

They won't be fully-baked, but they are going to be awesome. They'll also be gone in a hot sec, so grab 'em while you can. Get as excited as Salem.

4. It's airport early excitement levels

We all know the feeling of getting on a plane early in the morning and how excited you are. In both circumstances, people will think you're crazy, but they just don't understand.

5. A two-minute event turned into an excuse to do absolutely nothing for an entire day

Awwwkkkkwwwwarrrdddd. I don't know who came up with the idea, but I definitely support. The team you're supporting will probably race for approx. two and a half minutes, and it will have turned into a 24-hour celebration/party.

6. Your Little 5 countdown can really begin

It's finally the time. It's finally the place. It's finally happening. That's right, get excited for Quals because that means the Little 500 is right around the corner. We know what they say, it's the greatest college week in America.