Roundup: U.S. Cycling Teams Taking Shape for World Championships

Bosco, a 24-time world medalist and 2024 Paralympic gold medalist, is one of the athletes being featured by @ronse2025.

“I’m very much looking forward to the world championships,” Bosco said on a video. “In a country that loves cycling and grit and determination so much, it feels like it’s meant to be that the worlds are there. The opportunity to showcase that with my competitors and race for some rainbows.”

Meanwhile, the UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships are in October in Rio. The U.S. team was determined by the U.S. Paralympics Cycling Track Open.

“I am honored to be one of the athletes selected to represent the USA at ParaCycling Track World Championships,” three-time Paralympian Shawn Morelli said on Instagram. “Thank you to all who have made this possible. ESP my coaches, my Cali Mom and my husband who all continue to support me.”

One Team

Beginning July 1, a big change is coming to @usacycling and @usparacycling.

The two organizations are coming under “one roof” to create one team.

“This is a historic milestone for cycling in the United States,” said Brendan Quirk, CEO of USA Cycling. “By uniting our Olympic and Paralympic programs, we are building a stronger, more inclusive foundation, giving athletes the same world-class support and resources. We’ll be one team moving forward together towards our ambitions at the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic and Paralympic Summer Games.”

Dairyland Podium

Barry Wilcox, who went four-for-four in world cup wins this year, found another podium in Wisconsin during the annual Tour of America’s Dairyland races.

And here’s a look at all the handcycling results:

Home Movie

Ryan Pinney, a 2020 Paralympic bronze medalist, went to the movies recently.

At home.

“My house turned into a movie set for the day — lights, screens, even a little smoke!” Pinney posted on Instagram. “This incredible film team came in to capture something deeply personal: my story. From life’s twists and turns to the path that led me to handcycling — and the heartbeat of it all, my family. Looking forward to seeing what @kodycofilms creates!”

Go here for a look at the action behind the action:

Paralympic Day

Jamie Whitmore, a three-time Paralympian, was among those celebrating Olympic and Paralympic Day on June 21.

“It’s Paralympic/Olympic Day!! Grateful for the opportunity to represent Team USA in 3 Paralympic Games!!” Whitmore posted on Instagram. “The movement is growing … LA2028!!!”

Freddie Still Pushing

Two-time Paralympian Freddie De Los Santos says he still gets a rush of “adrenalin” when racing. After winning three medals in world cup competition in May, the U.S. Army veteran is pushing on.

“When I jump on the bike, that adrenalin I get from racing is just like being in combat,” De Los Santos told USParaCycling.org. “I love the pain. I love to push harder. It’s something that’s hard for me to explain. I don’t feel disabled. It’s like a natural high and I feel untouchable.”

Read more about Freddie’s journey here.

Focused on Worlds

Jennifer Schuble, a three-time Paralympian, is revving up her game during weekly cycling competitions at a NASCAR track in Nashville, Tennessee.

“We turn it into a criterium,” Schuble told USParaCycling.org. “We use the pits and everything else.”

Schuble, a sprint specialist who has won five Paralympic medals, is hoping to compete for world championships in both track and road this year.

Learn more about her journey here.

Paul D. Bowker has been writing about Olympic and Paralympic sports since 1996, when he was an assistant bureau chief in Atlanta. He is a freelance contributor to USParaCycling.org on behalf of Red Line Editorial, Inc.