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Meet USA Cycling Collegiate Varsity Teams

Learn more about each of these teams: Belmont Abbey, Brevard College, Colorado Mesa University, Fort Lewis College, King University, Less McRae College, Liberty University, Lindsey Wilson College, Marian University, Milligan University, Midwestern State University, Piedmont College, Savannah College of Art and Design - Atlanta, Savannah College of Art and Design - Savannah, Warren Wilson College, Western Colorado University, Truett McConnell University, University of Montevallo, Roanoke College, Montreat College, Hardin-Simmons University

Lindsey Wilson College

Location: Columbia, Kentucky

Website: Lindsey.edu

Instagram @lwccycling

Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: BMX, Cyclocross, Enduro, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road, Track

Since 1996 Lindsey Wilson has committed to supporting cycling athletes from all across the world. With many individual and team championships belonging to the program we work with a wide array of student athletes from walk-ons to Olympians. The small campus setting allows students to focus on training and their studies while not being overwhelmed with noise and a busy surrounding. The rural roads, endless miles of trails, and an ever growing regional cycling infrastructure keeps the team active and a variety of options to perfect their skills. Lindsey Wilson fully supports racers and is proud to not charge for team membership. Lindsey Wilson pays expenses, offers scholarships, and provide a unique cycling team experience. The cycling team staff is full of passion and ready to welcome dedicated cyclists to the team.

Fort Lewis College

Location: Durango, Colorado

Website: fortlewis.edu/cycling

Instagram: flccycling Facebook page: /flccyclingteam X / Twitter: flccycling

Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Enduro, E-Sports, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road

Fort Lewis College Cycling: Where Champions are Made

Discover the power of passion, commitment, and top-tier coaching at Fort Lewis College, home to one of the nation’s most successful collegiate cycling programs. Whether you're aiming for a national title or just love the thrill of the ride, our program offers unparalleled opportunities for cyclists of all levels.

Why Fort Lewis Cycling?

Elite Coaching & Training: Benefit from the expertise of nationally recognized coaches who provide personalized training programs tailored to your goals. Championship Legacy: Join a program with a proven track record, boasting multiple national championships across various cycling disciplines. World-Class Community: Durango has sent at least one if not two riders to the Olympic for Mountain biking. Come surround yourself with champions. Diverse Riding Terrain: Experience the unmatched riding opportunities in Durango, CO—ranging from rugged mountain trails to scenic road routes, perfect for honing your skills. Strong Community Support: Be part of a tight-knit team and a supportive community that celebrates every victory, on and off the bike. Academic Excellence: Balance your athletic ambitions with a strong academic foundation, supported by a college that understands the demands of being a student-athlete.

Join Fort Lewis College Cycling and be part of a tradition of excellence that goes beyond the finish line. Whether you’re eyeing a professional career or simply want to elevate your cycling, this is where you’ll find your edge.

Marian University

Location: Indianapolis, Indiana

Website: muknights.com

Instagram: mariancycling Facebook page: /mariancycling

Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: BMX, Cyclocross, Enduro, E-Sports, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road, Track

The Marian University Cycling Team is a nationally-competitive varsity cycling team with a mission to develop student cyclists into life-long leaders and learners who commit to academic accomplishment, team achievement, and personal excellence on and off the bike. We are sanctioned by USA Cycling, the country’s governing body for cycling, and compete in all five collegiate cycling disciplines: track, mountain bike, cyclocross, BMX, and road. Marian Cycling is a member of the Midwest Collegiate Cycling conference, which includes Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and Missouri. Cycling is a reason that many student-cyclists may consider Marian, but academics are number one. We work very closely with all student-athletes to ensure that everything is going well in the classroom as a priority above cycling. We ask all riders to compete in at least two disciplines. The fall semester has track, mountain bike, and cyclocross, and the spring semester focuses on BMX and road racing. Many riders compete in three or even four disciplines, but this is not required. Riders in all disciplines receive training and coaching support year round. Everyone on the team races: there are levels to accommodate riders of all experiences, from brand-new (cat 5) to professionals. Collegiate cycling is open to anyone with the intent to not only get new riders into the sport, but also to allow those at the elite level to get an education while continuing to develop as a cyclist.

What is Marian Cycling all about? We are a TEAM of student-athletes (between 60 and 70 total between men and women in all disciplines) who take our mission and goals very seriously, while having a great deal of fun. We use school as the foundation of why we are together and what our primary target is, and build upon that with cycling as the method of physical, emotional, and leadership development. On and off the bike, we treat each person as a unique individual and work towards the goals associated with each person's process of intellectual, spiritual, moral, and social development.

What cycling facilities does Marian have? Marian University operates the Indy Cycloplex on behalf of the City of Indianapolis, a 42-acre park that includes the Major Taylor Velodrome, BMX track, cyclocross course, and mountain bike trails (including dual slalom and singletrack). While this is primarily a community park, Marian cyclists are a primary user group and have access to the facilities as their 'home turf' for training and racing. In addition, Marian Cycling has a recently-renovated indoor training studio on campus at the Paul J Norman Cycling Center, the home of PowerBooster™. This studio includes a over ten stations with smart trainers linked to the PerfPro software, a Wattbike, TruTrainer Rollers, and a NormaTec recovery area.

King University

Location: Bristol, Tennessee

Website: https://kingtornado.com/sports/cycling / https://www.kingtornado.com/sports/2020/4/28/Recruiting-FrontRush-Cycling.aspx

Which disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road

For the 31st consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report has recognized King among the best colleges in the nation, naming it the #24 Best Colleges for Veterans, #38 Top Performers on Social Mobility, and #59 Regional Universities South.3 The Princeton Review has named King one of the Best Colleges in the South4 for a 17th consecutive year based on academics, admissions, and financial aid. Military Friendly® has recognized King University as a Top 10 in the nation, Gold-status school for the 2024-2025 school year.2 Money Magazine recognized King University as an America’s Best Colleges in 2024.5

Our unwavering commitment to our students means that you’ll receive the education you need for meaningful professional and personal growth through a relevant and industry-specific course of study. Discover today why King University has the difference you need to advance your career.
King University and many of its individual programs maintain academic standards by continually meeting the rigorous requirements necessary for accreditation.

Colorado Mesa University

Location: Grand Junction, Colorado

Website: https://cmumavericks.com/sports/cycling

Instagram: cmucycling Facebook Page: /cmucycling X / Twitter: CyclingCMU

Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Enduro, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road, Track

SCAD Atlanta

Location: Atlanta, Georgia

Website: https://atlanta.scadathletics.com/

Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road, Track

SCAD Atlanta offers some of the best training and racing in the country especially on the road. The track is minutes away and UCI CX races are within an hour drive. Mountain biking and gravel is less than 30 minutes away. The level and organization of the local rides combined with SCAD's team training and terrain make SCAD Atlanta a great place to study and gain experience in all disciplines.

Lees-McRae College

Location: Banner Elk, North Carolina

Website: www.lmcbobcats.com Other: https://www.threads.net/@lmccyclingteam

Instagram: lmccyclingteam X / Twitter: lmccyclingteam Facebook Page /leesmcraecyclingteam

Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Enduro, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road

Our college is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, amidst beautiful campus trails and scenic mountainous roads. Our team is focused first on personal growth, then academic success, and lastly, athletic development leading to a robust competitive experience. Our team boasts over 50 total athletes, three full-time coaches, and we compete primarily in mountain bike, cyclocross, and road. We also have athletes competing in track and gravel. We are fully funded by the college, and provide academic merit as well as athletic scholarships to qualifying prospects.

Roanoke College

Location: Salem, Virginia

Website: https://roanokemaroons.com/sports/cycling

Instagram: roanokecollegecycling Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/profi...

Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Enduro, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road

The College is located in Virginia's beautiful blue ridge where we can ride year-round on all types of terrain. We have everything from quiet roads and rolling terrain, to trails of all types for all mountain bike and gravel desires. Our Varsity Cycling Team is fully supported by the college, with a cycling studio on campus that is equipped for indoor training. The program is run by an Olympic cyclist, Shelley Olds, and her support staff who have extensive experience racing across all disciplines.

Which educational programs and/or majors is your school know for:

Business, Finance, Psychology, Sports Management, Exercise Science and all of our Pre Professional Programs. We now also have a 4+1 MBA program.

Western Colorado University

Location: Gunnison, Colorado

Website: https://western.edu/athletics/mountain-sports/mountain-biking/

Instagram: westerncycling

Which disciplines does your school offer: Enduro, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road

Members of Western’s Mountain Biking Team find organized training, coaching, travel, competition and world-class mountain biking within the Mountain Sports program at Western Colorado University.

Western’s Mountain Bike Team is among the strongest in the country. The team earned DII national titles in 2018 and 2019, with runner-up titles the previous two years. These accomplishments are just a small glimpse at the consistent success of the diverse, hard-working group that makes up our Mountain Bike team.

The team has regular practices throughout the week that are tailored to the variety of passions and skill levels on the team. From the very start of the semester into October, the team travels to Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference (RMCCC) races and builds for a strong showing at the USA Cycling Collegiate National Championships to top the season off!

Warren Wilson College

Location: Swannanoa, North Carolina

Website: https://www.warren-wilson.edu/

Instagram: wwccycling Facebook Page: /wwcmtb

Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Enduro, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road

Warren Wilson Cycling offers a high degree of support for athletes competing in cycling regardless of their experience level. We support riders who may have never raced before all the way to elite performers. We value lowering the bar of entry by covering the costs of racing licenses, race entry fees, travel, lodging, mechanical support during races and team bikes for folks without to use. Warren Wilson is a small school and we have a small team, our roster ranges from 20-30 students. This means you get hands on coaching and resource from our staff with a high degree of involvement.

Midwestern State University

Location: Wichita Falls, Texas

Website: https://msutexas.edu/

Instagram: msu_cyclingteam Facebook Page: /MSUCyclingTeam

Which disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road, Track

MSU Texas Cycling is a nationally competitive varsity cycling program dedicated to create well-rounded, responsible student athletes. In the past 35 years, MSU Texas Cycling has secured
a combined 51 national championships for men and women. We compete in the South-Central Collegiate Cycling Conference (SCCCC), recognized as a Varsity program, under USA Cycling. We compete at four collegiate national championships, which include road, track, mountain bike, and BMX.

Belmont Abbey College

Location: Belmont, North Carolina 

Website: AbbeyAthletics.com 

Brevard College

Location: Brevard, North Carolina

Website: www.brevard.edu/athletics/Cycling

Instagram: @brevardcycling 

Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Mountain DH, Mountain XC 

Brevard College is a small liberal arts school in the heart of the Western North Carolina mountains. 30 minutes south of Asheville and less than an hour and a half from Greenville, SC, it's an easy place to access. Popular mountain bike destinations within the immediate area include Pisgah National Forest, Dupont State Forest, Ride Rock Creek and Ride Kanuga bike parks. Since it's inception, the Brevard College Cycling team has won a total of 10 team national championships(2 at the DI level) and 48 individual national titles. 

Emerging Varsity Program: Hardin-Simmons University 

Location: Abilene, Texas 

Website: https://hsuathletics.com/sports/2024/8/26/hsu-cycling.aspx 

Instagram: hsu_cycling Facebook: Hardin-Simmons Cycling 

Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Enduro, Gravel, Mountain XC, Road

The Hardin-Simmons University varsity cycling program was launched in 2024 and is set to grow into a nationally competitive team quickly. The program is fully-endowed with strong support from administration, alumni, and the community. HSU will compete in the disciplines of mountain XC and road in the South Central conference with schools from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.  

Why Hardin-Simmons? 
Academics. HSU is a place where student-athletes can combine their love of nationally competitive cycling with a top-tier education. We are a small, private university that is known for strong undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide variety of fields of study. Students working on any level of their degree are welcome to compete in our program. Tutoring and support services are readily available on campus. Community. There is a family-atmosphere that exists across the HSU campus. Every student of our diverse population is valued and loved. Numerous opportunities exist for students to grow as men and women of faith, character, and leadership. 
Support. HSU is a Nationally Ranked Institution for Affordability, 1 of 103 schools in the nation and 1 of 2 Texas private universities to earn this designation. 97% of students receive financial aid. Upon admission, every student receives an academic scholarship. Competitive. Our athletes are known for their tough, gritty, fighting attitudes. Our aim is to take every cyclist to the next level and help each one reach their goals. We coach the whole athlete, making sure they are well-trained in every aspect. Whether new to cycling or a seasoned professional, we cater to each athlete, as well as help them develop a team-first mindset. Location. Abilene has unlimited scenic gravel and road routes, as well as mountain bike trails that are rideable year-round. There is less traffic than the big cities, but all of the conveniences. Our central location in the state gives us easy traveling access in all directions. 

Liberty University

Location: Lynchburg, Virginia 

Website: https://www.liberty.edu/campusrec/clubsports

Milligan University

Location: Milligan College, Tennessee 

Website: www.milliganbuffs.com

Piedmont University

Location: Demorest, Georgia

Website: www.piedmontlions.com

University of Montevallo

Location: Montevallo, Alabama

Website: https://montevallo.edu/