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.
Location: Durango, Colorado
Website: fortlewis.edu/cycling
Instagram: flccycling // Facebook: /flccyclingteam X // Twitter: flccycling
Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Enduro, Gravel, Tracklocross, Mountain DH/DS, Mountain XC, and Road.
Fort Lewis College Cycling: Where Champions are Made
The Fort Lewis College Cycling Team was born in 1994—and it didn’t take long to make history. In its first-ever intercollegiate competition, the team won the inaugural National Collegiate Cycling Association Mountain Biking National Championship. Back then, riders trained in t-shirts from the Durango Diner. Today, those humble beginnings have evolved into a dominant force in collegiate cycling.
Development is the name of the game in Durango and working closely with the cycling community, local powerhouse Durango Devo program and numerous local pro's, the Skyhawks train in an ecosystem designed for growth mindset. Its cycling paradise.
Why Fort Lewis Cycling?
Fort Lewis College Cycling offers an unbeatable combination of expert coaching, engaging team activities, valuable community connections and most importantly FUN. We all know by now that fun makes fast! Here’s what you can look forward to:
Professional coaches and personalized and team training programs, Daily group rides and inter-squad races, Advice from collegiate, professional, and Olympic cyclists, Travel and compete in around 20 races annually (transportation, lodging, and entry fees covered). Mountain-town lifestyle and networking with local clubs and organizations, Opportunities to mentor younger riders through Durango Devo.
Affordable racing with about 20 races per year.
Ride, learn, and inspire—become part of the FLC Cycling tradition today!
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.
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.
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
Conference: Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference (RMCCC)
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
CMU Cycling was established in 1998 and is a nationally competitive cycling program.
We compete in the Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference (RMCCC) and are recognized as a Varsity program, which falls under the jurisdiction of USA Cycling.
We currently compete in four collegiate national championships, which include Road, Track, MTB, and CX.
Our program currently operates with approximately 55 student athletes split equally between the Men and Women.
Location: Banner Elk, North Carolina
Website: www.lmcbobcats.com Other: https://www.threads.net/@lmccyclingteam
Instagram: lmccyclingteam X // Twitter: lmccyclingteam // Facebook: /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.
Location: Salem, Virginia
Website: https://roanokemaroons.com/sports/cycling
Instagram: roanokecollegecycling // Facebook: Roanoke College Cycling Team
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.
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
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!
Location: Swannanoa, North Carolina
Website: https://www.warren-wilson.edu/
Instagram: wwccycling // Facebook: /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.
Location: Wichita Falls, Texas
Website: https://msutexas.edu/
Instagram: msu_cyclingteam // Facebook: /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.
Location: Belmont, North Carolina
Website: AbbeyAthletics.com
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.
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: Enduro, Gravel, Mountain DH, 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?
Who are we? The Hardin-Simmons University varsity cycling program was launched in 2024 and has quickly grown into a nationally competitive team. HSU competes in the South Central conference with schools from Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
Location. Abilene is centrally located in Texas with easy access to the entire state. Our mountain bike trails are rideable year-round and we have unlimited scenic gravel and road routes. There is less traffic than the big cities, but all of the conveniences. We love the mountains and are able to go east and west outside of the state, or head south a few hours to the lift-access gravity trails of Spider Mountain.
Academics. Founded in 1891, HSU has a long history of outstanding academics. We are a DIII private, Christian university with approximately 1,700 students on campus. We offer 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. The faculty, staff, administration, and coaches at HSU are invested in knowing each student. The campus has numerous opportunities to get involved in many activities. The ultimate goal of HSU is to create an environment where students can grow as men and women of faith, character, and leadership.
Financial 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. Upon admission, every student receives an academic scholarship, with large scholarships available to students entering with strong GPA or test scores. Cycling scholarships are also available for top level athletes.
Competitive. HSU athletics have a rich tradition of excellence and a team-first mindset. Our athletes are known for being tough, gritty, and hardworking- relentlessly pursuing national championships. The goal of the cycling program is to help every cyclist reach his or her goals, whether a novice cyclist working toward advancement or a seasoned rider aiming to race professionally. We coach the whole athlete, making sure they are well trained in every aspect.
Location, Salt Lake City, Utah
Conference: Intermountain Collegiate Cycling Conference (IMCCC)
Website: westminsteru.edu, westminstergriffins.com
For over 150 years, Westminster University has stood as a beacon of educational excellence, known for their Business, Education, Nursing, Performing Arts & Science programs. Westminster University’s Intercollegiate Athletics program is a vital part of campus life, supporting 260 student-athletes annually. This year marks the exciting addition of the Mountain Bike Team, part of the new Mountain Sports Initiative, which includes climbing, freeskiing, and snowboarding. These activities are backed by our athletic program, renowned for its rich tradition, storied history, and a legacy of exceptional athletic alumni dating back to 1928.
What Does Westminster Offer?
- Fully Supported Program
Fully integrated with Westminster’s athletics department, our program offers: - Elite Coaching and Training Facilities
With top-notch coaches, state-of-the-art facilities, and advanced equipment, we are committed to developing well-rounded student-athletes at every level. - Incredible Training Grounds
Nestled along Utah’s Wasatch Front, Westminster provides access to some of the nation’s best mountain biking trails. From IMBA Gold trails in Park City to world-class downhill courses at Deer Valley—and with the iconic Moab just a few hours away—our location is unparalleled. - Academic Excellence
Featuring an 8:1 student-to-faculty ratio, small class sizes, and personalized attention, our students thrive academically and athletically. Westminster ranks #12 among Regional Universities (West) and #2 for Best Value Schools, according to U.S. News & World Report. - Vibrant Campus Life
Located in Salt Lake City’s Sugar House neighborhood, our campus offers a close-knit community, modern facilities, and convenient access to outdoor adventures and city life. - No club dues.
- Coverage for race entries, uniforms, and travel expenses.
- Access to athletic trainers specializing in injury prevention, recovery tools, massage therapy, cupping, and KT taping.
- Potential scholarships for dedicated athletes.
Westminster University invites you to join us in building a team, a culture, and a premier cycling environment.
Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
Website: https://www.liberty.edu/campusrec/clubsports
Location: Milligan College, Tennessee
Website: www.milliganbuffs.com
Location: Demorest, Georgia
Conference: Southeast Collegiate Cycling Conference (SECCC)
Instagram: piedmontcycling // Facebook: piedmontcyclingteam
Website: www.piedmontlions.com
Which cycling disciplines does your school offer: Cyclocross, Enduro, Gravel, Mountain DH, Mountain XC, Road, Track
Piedmont University is located in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, providing terrain that is well-suited for cycling and allowing riders to train outdoors year-round. While the team competes in collegiate events, its focus extends beyond racing alone, emphasizing the experiences and opportunities that riders enjoy most. This approach has helped the program maintain an almost nonexistent burnout rate and a very low transfer rate.
The team competes throughout the year and continues to receive support during the summer months. Participation is flexible, with no mandatory practices, lifts, or races, allowing riders to structure their involvement around their own goals and schedules.
The program is led by Head Coach Jame Carney, a two-time Olympian who also coached the U.S. women’s pursuit team at the 2016 Olympic Games.