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Jacelyn Reno rides through a mountain biking trail, Sep. 24. 2023.

World-class cycling champion talks career

Abby Turner February 23, 2024

At three years old, Jacelyn Reno, mass communication sophomore, first hopped on a bike and started peddling. A year later, she was racing.  “My parents pushed me to be the best I possibly could,”...

Pablo Cruz wears MSU colors as he speeds by

Pablo Cruz: the road to higher education

Thalia Doe, Feature and Sports Editor September 1, 2021

Pablo Cruz, exercise physiology graduate and MSU Texas cyclist, began his career of cycling back in his home country, Honduras. What started as a friendly competition among classmates six years ago has...

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MSU cycling team trains while delivering

Taylor Anderson, Sports Reporter April 30, 2020

COVID-19 has shut down stores, restaurants, gyms and sports seasons, but it didn’t shut down Cycling Head Coach Charlie Zamastil's heart to help out the community in this time of need. Zamastil and...

COVID-19 threatens athletes

Taylor Anderson, Sports Reporter March 14, 2020

COVID-19 shutdowns have affected the NBA, NCAA championships, college institutions and now the MSU athletic department. A statement was sent out from The Lone Star Conference suspending regular-season...

Successful weekend for the cycling team

Taylor Anderson, Sports Reporter March 10, 2020

The MSU Cycling team hit the road to Norman, OK to compete in the University of Oklahoma Land Ronde Saturday, March 7 and Sunday, March 8.  The Mustangs are led by Director and Head Coach Charlie Zamastil....

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Cycling experts urge riders to protect themselves

Elijah Lee, Reporter October 24, 2019

Whether cycling competitively or recreationally, safety comes first. Multiple reasons can be given for not wearing a helmet, but all of them go out of the window when a cyclist takes a tumble. Representatives...

Team trophy celebration SCCCC

Cycling Powers to 13th Consecutive Conference Crown

Sharome Burton, Sports Reporter/Photographer April 3, 2019

FULL DISCLOSURE: Sharome Burton is a member of the cycling team The cycling team's status as mammoths of the sport in the region was confirmed once again on March 1 when the team powered its way to...

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Cycling dominates in Oklahoma

Sharome Burton, Sports Reporter/Photographer March 11, 2019

FULL DISCLOSURE: Sharome Burton is a member of the cycling team Cycling continued its trend of producing results on March 9-10 in Norman, Oklahoma where the University of Oklahoma hosted the 2019...

Morgan Ballesteros, physics sophomore launches attack during final lap of men's 'B' criterium in College Station. Photo by Sharome Burton. Feb. 16.

Conference lead challenged in Aggieland

Sharome Burton, Sports Reporter/Photographer February 19, 2019

Cycling’s grip on the South Central Collegiate Cycling Conference (SCCCC) Title received a major challenge Feb. 17 after its conference rivals rallied back at the second weekend of the road racing season...

Morgan Ballesteros (left), physics sophomore, drafts behind rival during men's 'B' criterium in San Marcos. Photo by Sharome Burton. Feb. 10.

Graduate student claims triple-gold

Sharome Burton, Sports Reporter/Photographer February 12, 2019

Exercise physiology graduate Zach Gregg sped his way to gold in all three disciplines as he set the tone of dominance for the Cycling team in the opening race weekend of the South Central Collegiate Cycling...

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Cycling team, alumni takes top places in Hotter’N Hell races

Herbert McCullough and Chloe Phillips August 26, 2018

Sunday afternoon the high temperature didn't quite reach 100. It stopped short at 99. But for the 43 cyclists who finished the day racing on downtown streets in the men's professional category, gallons...

Expectations for fall season

Expectations for fall season

August 22, 2018

Everyone in the athletic department has been hard at work getting ready for the fall season and adapting to changes. “We have got a new volleyball coach, a new women’s soccer coach, as of two weeks...

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