CSU Shines at Collegiate MTB Nationals

Ladies and gentlemen, could I please get a round of applause for your USA Cycling Collegiate Club Division Cross Country National Champion, CSU’s own Elin Hartmann.

Hartmann also brought home the silver medal in Short Track over the weekend at Collegiate Mountain Bike Nationals, held October 9–12 at Powderhorn Mountain Resort in Grand Junction. The Rams posted strong results across all disciplines, earning multiple podiums and consistent top-20 finishes in one of the most competitive fields in collegiate cycling. Hartmann led the team with her national title and silver medal, while Luke Leavitt added two impressive fourth-place finishes in both Cross Country and Short Track, and joined Hartmann, Isa Naschold, and Cade Bosler to take bronze in the Team Relay.

CSU finished fourth in the Team Omnium, just off the podium, after one rider crashed out of Dual Slalom. Leavitt capped an outstanding weekend by finishing second overall in the Individual Omnium.

The Rams once again proved to be among the most complete and consistent club programs in the country, scoring points across all disciplines from endurance to gravity. Hartmann’s national title and Leavitt’s overall podium highlight the depth and versatility of the CSU squad.

Next up is Cyclocross Nationals, December 10–14 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, where CSU riders will wrap up the collegiate racing season.

Complete CSU Results

Full weekend results here.

Women’s Cross Country (XCO)

1. Elin Hartmann
11. Isa Naschold

Men’s Cross Country (XCO)
4. Luke Leavitt
8. Cade Bosler
14. Jacob Anderson
20. Baylor Moir

Women’s Short Track (STXC)
2. Elin Hartmann
8. Isa Naschold

Men’s Short Track (STXC)
4. Luke Leavitt
16. Cade Bosler
20. Odin Rhode

Team Relay
3. Elin Hartmann, Isa Naschold, Cade Bosler, Luke Leavitt

Men’s Downhill
16. Preston Nishkian
24. Rowan McMullan
25. Luke Leavitt
54. Kayvon Mostofi

Women’s Downhill
11. Brooke Bowman
20. Maddie Blair
21. Eleanor Dausch

Men’s Dual Slalom
30. Rowan McMullan
50. Kayvon Mostofi
DNF. Preston Nishkian

Women’s Dual Slalom
11. Brooke Bowman
19. Maddie Blair