The Miller School of Albemarle (MSA) Cycling team is an internationally recognized high school road cycling and mountain biking program. The team is a varsity sport and competes in both high school and USA Cycling events throughout the year. The team works with some of the world’s top-ranked junior cyclists and prepares them for racing at the highest level. Over the past few years, the team has sent two riders to the professional ranks and won national titles in multiple nations. Additionally, MSA has spearheaded the creation of the Virginia High School Mountain Bike Series, which provides interscholastic competition for mountain bikers in grades 4-12. During the summer months, MSA hosts a variety of mountain bike and road bike camps.
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