BANNER ELK, N.C. (September 22, 2024) – The Truett McConnell University cycling team traveled to compete in the Collegiate MTB Challenge at Lees McRae College on Saturday-Sunday, where the Bears were seen recording two podium finishes by Mackenzie Tyler in the women's C cross country and short track cross country.

TMU RIDER LIST:
Adin Chandler in men's A for all disciplines
Aiden Van Laar in men's B for all disciplines besides downhill
Wyatt Jenkins- men's B in cross country, men's C in dual slalom, men's B in short track
Ethan Walker- men's B in XC and Short track
Avery Van Laar- women's A in XC and Short track, women's B in dual slalom
Hollis webb- women's A dual slalom and downhill
Mackenzie Tyler - women's C XC, dual slalom, short track Podium, xc
Aubree Behers- women's C XC, short track and dual slalom (no XC this weekend)
Gianna Claxton- women's C XC, short track and dual slalom.
Merideth James- women's C short track.

Full results above.

Up next, TMU will travel to compete in Columbia, Ky., on Saturday, Sep. 28 – Sunday, Sept. 29, hosted by Lindsey Wilson College.