Novus Cycling

Novus rider Maria Lopez Andonegui, Anvi Pati, and Beatrice Burton play basketball before their final team dinner the night before the Women’s Little 500 race on April 24th, 2025 by Hallie Utsler

In preparation for the 2025 Little 500, riders from Novus took time to paint their nails orange and blue, proudly showcasing their team colors. While their official race kit this year featured a bold black design, the vibrant accent nail colors served as a nod to the team’s identity and spirit.

Novus riders Beatrice Burton, Maria Lopez Andonegui, Dorothy Curran-Munoz, and Ada Brandstetter pose for a photo with friends and family before heading to the track for the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

Novus fans cheer at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

Novus’s Ada Brandstetter catches a glimpse of her family while warming up on the bike at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

Novus riders Ada Brandstetter, Beatrice Burton, Dorothy Curran-Munoz, and Maria Lopez Andonegui wave to their fans, friends, and family during the rider intro lap at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

Novus’s Maria Lopez Andonegui riding in the pack just before a crash involving fifteen bikes early in the race at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

Novus fans cheer at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

Nouvs cyclists Beatrice Burton and Ada Brandstetter complete an exchange at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

After a major crash in the 79th lap, Novus captain Dorothy Curran-Munoz sprints to remake contact with the pack at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

Top 3 cyclist teams, Novus, Kappa Alpha Theta, and Alpha Chi Omega lead the way during the white flag and last lap of the Women’s Little 500 at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

Novus cyclists take the stage to receive their third place trophy at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

Novus cyclists and support celebrate with their third place trophy at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

Novus captain Dorothy Curran-Munoz smiles after receiving their trophy at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.

Novus cyclists, coaches, and support celebrate their third place finish at the Women’s Little 500 at Bill Armstrong Stadium on Friday, April 25, 2025 by Hallie Utsler.
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