BANNER ELK, N.C. (September 25, 2023) – On Saturday-Sunday, the Truett McConnell University cycling team traveled to compete in their final regular season race hosted by Lees-McRae College. 
 
Avery VanLaar led the way for the Bears after recording two podium finishes in the women's cross country (2nd) and women's short track (3rd), while also proving a top competitor in the women's dual slalom with a fifth-place finish. Brennah Davidson recorded a podium finish on the weekend after finishing in second in the women's dual slalom, while Madison O'Dell followed the action by placing sixth in both the women's dual slalom and cross country. Adin Chandler led the way on the men's side after securing a seventh place finish in short track and an eighth place finish in the downhill. 
 
Up next, TMU will be back in action on their home course as they host the Southeast Collegiate Cycling Conference Championship on Saturday, Sept. 30 – Sunday, Oct. 1.