MONTREAT, N.C.— Doug Cline has been hired as the interim head coach of the Montreat College cycling team according to an announcement by the athletic department earlier this month. Cline begins his position immediately in preparation for the program's second season of competition this fall.
 
"We are excited to welcome Coach Cline to our athletic department," said Director of Athletics Garrett Jones. "His humility and servant's heart to lead our cycling program during this time of transition is greatly appreciated. Coach Cline aligns with us so well, and I'm excited to see the impact he will have as we continue building the foundation for this program together."
 
Cline comes to Montreat with a plethora of experience in the world of cycling. The Lynchburg, Va. native coached at the high school level across eight years in both California and South Carolina. Cline was also part of the core staff at the Georgia Cycling Association for four years. An active competitor as well, Cline has spent the past 20 years racing and participating in cycling events.
 
"This area is rich in cycling, and I want to help collegiate cyclists achieve their goals, compete with everything they have, have fun and create a community of lifelong cyclists," Cline shared.
 
A graduate of Liberty University, Cline lives in Black Mountain, N.C. with his wife and their golden retriever. Together, the couple has three daughters.