Belmont Abbey Cycling

11/29/2022

This program has done some big things in its short existence.
Whether it's winning a national championship or training at the BMX track, velodrome, or out on the trails!
We have strived to be the best that we can be!

This Giving Tuesday we are looking to enhance our ability to prepare for events with some new warm-up/cool-down equipment and tools to maintain and care for our equipment.

Please use the link below to help our athletes continue to grow and achieve their goals!

https://fundraising.idonate.com/belmont-abbey-college/GivingTuesday2022sports/campaign?fundraising=b76b050f-03f4-4b88-8e3f-88ab4fae91ed

11/29/2022

Giving Tuesday is officially here!

The Cycling Team has had an immense impact in a short period of time. Whether it's winning a National Championship or training at the BMX Track, velodrome, or trails, we have strived to continuously be our best.

Would you consider Leaving Your Mark and supporting our Team?!

Direct Donation Link: https://fundraising.idonate.com/belmont-abbey-college/GivingTuesday2022sports/campaign?fundraising=b76b050f-03f4-4b88-8e3f-88ab4fae91ed

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Set Collegiate Cycling Records by supporting the Cycling Team Last Year’s Giving Tuesday funds went towards training expansion and team enrichment. This year you can support the Cycling Teams as they continue to set collegiate records. Coach Nat Worchester is asking for support for team enrichment...

09/12/2021

NATIONAL CHAMPION: Sims Takes Gold in Men's Points Race.

INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. -- Teamwork proved to be the difference in the USA Cycling National Championship Points Race Saturday night at Patton Sims relied on fellow Crusaders Giovanni Vasta and Jeremy Siedor to claim gold.

08/18/2021

Worcester Named Head Cycling Coach

BELMONT, N.C. -- Former Belmont Abbey cyclist Nat Worcester has been named as the Crusaders' new head coach, Vice President and Director of Athletics announced today. Worcester begins his duties immediately.

04/10/2021

Patton Sims Sets U23 National Record

ROCK HILL, S.C. – Patton Sims set the U23 National Hour record and the Giordana Velodrome Hour Record Friday night. The sophomore completed 45.103 km in one hour to set the new track record. The record is the first official attempt in the U23 category as well, making it the mark to beat. Completin...

04/09/2021

HOUR RECORD TONIGHT! Start time changed to 5:45PM due to t-storms in the area this evening. Follow Patton's attempt to set a U23 Hour Record and beat the current Giordana Velodrome record (43.86km)

Official digital network of the Crusaders

12/02/2020

We want to say thank you for making Giving Tuesday such a great success for the cycling program, and Belmont Abbey as a whole. We have raised over 50% of our goal towards getting a coaching moto for the team. We have several hours left today to donate. We want to thank you for your continued support of our program and any additional help you can provide towards hitting our goal. Thank you!

Prepare Abbey Sports team to compete at the highest level This Giving Tuesday, you can be the reason our student athletes are able to pursue their passions and grow in virtue through playing sports at Belmont Abbey College. Sports have long played an important role in our campus life, and they are c...

12/01/2020

Its Giving Tuesday at the Abbey! Today is our largest fundraiser of the year for the cycling program. This year we are raising funds for a coaching moped. As our athletes continue to develop and get faster, this tool will provide the coaching staff with an opportunity to be within the pack at all practices. Our goal is to improve tactics, build lead out trains, dial in our team time trials, have mock race simulations, and much more with this tool. We thank you for your continued support of our program and any help you can give today!

Cycling here at the Abbey is a relatively new sport, having started only 4 years ago. During this time, the group has collectively won over 20 national medals, including 3 individual national champions. While the Spring wasn’t what we imagined because of COVID-19, we have been enjoying the wonderf...

11/05/2020

Its been a unique semester to say the least, but the team has been busy with inter-squads, developing MTB trails, and prepping for the spring semester. Belmont Abbey Sports Network was able to come out to one of our TT's and also interview some of our members. We are looking forward to a strong spring as we continue to build our program at the Abbey !

The Belmont Abbey Sports Network takes an in-depth look at the Crusader Cycling program, including a time-trial through the city of Lowell.

09/15/2020

These two ladies are going to do amazing things for cycling at the Abbey!

BELMONT, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey Head Women's Cycling Coach welcomed a pair of new riders for the 2020-21 season in Lillian Ensign and Reina Placer.

09/15/2020

Looking forward to great things with this class.

BELMONT, N.C. -- Belmont Abbey Head Men's Cycling Coach welcomed three new members to the 2020-21 team this fall, gaining a talented group around all five disciplines. The three freshmen hail from Iowa, Michigan and North Carolina.