2025 USA Cycling National Championships Recap
SoCal’s Fetzer, Ryan, Sabo and Hlady Win Championship Titles
The 2025 USA Cycling National Championships delivered standout performances across all categories—from elite pros to up-and-coming under-23 riders and collegiate athletes. Held in Charleston, West Virginia, the event drew top American talent for a week of road races, time trials, and criteriums. Below is a breakdown of each major category and result.
Elite Men’s Road Race
National Champion: Quinn Simmons
Quinn Simmons (Lidl-Trek) delivered a commanding ride, launching a solo attack with over 50 kilometers to go and maintaining his gap to the finish. His near three-minute margin of victory marked one of the most dominant performances in recent championship history. Behind him, Evan Boyle took second, while a reduced chase group sprinted for third, with Gavin Hlady rounding out the podium.
Elite Women’s Road Race
National Champion: Kristen Faulkner
Kristen Faulkner proved her strength and timing in the final moments of the women’s race. With a selective course that favored aggressive riding, she stayed with the leaders until the end before surging ahead in the sprint to claim the national title. Her smart tactics and experience made the difference in a tightly contested finale.
Elite Men’s Time Trial
National Champion: Artem Shmidt
Artem Shmidt rode a near-flawless race against the clock, leveraging aerodynamic efficiency and pacing strategy to win the elite men’s individual time trial. Shmidt, already known for his time-trialling ability, edged out a competitive field with a consistent and controlled effort across the undulating course.
Elite Women’s Time Trial
National Champion: Emily Ehrlich
Emily Ehrlich captured her first elite national title by winning the time trial in a narrow victory over Olympian Kristen Faulkner. With just a 27-second margin separating them, Ehrlich’s performance stood out for its balance of power and composure on a challenging route. Her win marks a significant milestone in her rising career.
Elite Men’s Criterium
National Champion: Lucas Bourgoyne
Lucas Bourgoyne (Cadence Cyclery) capitalized on a late-race crash that split the field, using sharp positioning and explosive speed to take the win in the elite men’s criterium. Known for his sprinting, Bourgoyne held his line in a chaotic final lap and claimed his first national title in a fast-paced, technical race.
Elite Women’s Criterium
National Champion: Kendall Ryan
Veteran sprinter Kendall Ryan (L39ION of Los Angeles) claimed her fourth national criterium title, reaffirming her dominance in high-speed circuit races. In a textbook sprint, she outsprinted Alexis Magner and Chloe Patrick to take the win. Ryan’s experience and ability to read the race played a key role in her success.
Under-23 (U23) National Champions
The U23 criterium races at the 2025 USA Cycling National Championships brought fast-paced action and breakout performances in downtown Charleston. With tight corners, technical sections, and aggressive racing, both events showcased the next generation of elite American cyclists.
U23 Women’s Criterium
National Champion: Cassidy Hickey
Cassidy Hickey took a dominant win in the women’s U23 criterium, riding solo to victory with a bold attack that stuck. She finished well ahead of a tightly packed chase group, demonstrating both tactical confidence and physical strength. The field behind her sprinted for the remaining podium spots, with Mia Aseltine and Kenner Pfeiffer securing second and third, respectively. Hickey’s win solidified her reputation as one of the most promising young riders in the country.
U23 Men’s Criterium
National Champion: Luke Fetzer
In the men’s U23 criterium, Luke Fetzer delivered a textbook performance to earn the stars-and-stripes jersey. After a strategic, high-speed race through downtown Charleston, Fetzer edged out his rivals in a nail-biting sprint finish. Alejandro Che and Luke Elphingstone were right on his wheel, finishing second and third in the same time. The race was decided by positioning and timing, and Fetzer executed both flawlessly in the final laps.
These criterium victories highlight the depth of American talent rising through the ranks. Both Cassidy Hickey and Luke Fetzer demonstrated race maturity and will be names to watch in future elite competition.
U23 Men’s Road Race
National Champion: Gavin Hlady
In a tightly bunched finish, Gavin Hlady (EF Education-Aevolo) used his positioning and sprinting skills to claim the U23 men’s road race title. The final kilometers saw a strategic showdown, with Hlady timing his effort perfectly to edge out Dylan Zakrajsek and Alfredo Bueno.
U23 Women’s Road Race
National Champion: Ella Sabo
Ella Sabo (Virginia’s Blue Ridge–TWENTY24) continued her strong season with a win in the U23 women’s road race. On a course that demanded both tactical awareness and strength, Sabo stayed attentive throughout and made her move at the right moment to clinch the title in a reduced group sprint.
2025 Junior 17–18 National Championships Recap
America’s top junior cyclists put their talent on display in Charleston this May during the 2025 USA Cycling Road National Championships. The 17–18 category featured exciting showdowns in the road race, time trial, and criterium, with several young riders emerging as names to watch.
Junior Men 17–18
Road Race Champion: Kash Adamski
In the men’s road race, Kash Adamski took a daring approach early, joining a three-man breakaway that would define the day. With one lap to go, he launched his final move on the steep Wertz Avenue climb and held off the chasers to claim a solo victory. His climbing power and tactical awareness earned him the national title.
Time Trial Champion: Ashlin Barry
Ashlin Barry successfully defended his title in the individual time trial, showing exceptional form and consistency over the rolling terrain. Riding for a Visma-Lease a Bike development squad, Barry confirmed his reputation as one of the strongest young time trialists in the country.
Criterium Champion: Enzo Edmonds
Enzo Edmonds topped a tight sprint to win the junior men’s criterium. Staying composed through a fast and aggressive race, Edmonds positioned himself perfectly in the final lap and surged ahead at the line to take the championship.
Junior Women 17–18
Road Race Champion: Alyssa Sarkisov
Alyssa Sarkisov made it back-to-back road race titles with a well-timed effort on the decisive climb. The defending champion rode smart all day, conserving energy until the final circuits, then made her move on the steepest section to secure the win.
Time Trial Champion: Liliana Edwards
Liliana Edwards powered to victory in the individual time trial, riding with impressive pacing and technical precision. Representing DC Devo Racing Academy, she clocked the fastest time of the day and earned her first stars-and-stripes jersey.
Criterium Champion: Alyssa Sarkisov
Sarkisov completed a rare double by also winning the criterium. In a thrilling finish, she out-kicked her nearest rival in a head-to-head sprint, showing not only her endurance but also her ability to finish fast.
Collegiate National Championships
The collegiate national championships saw schools from across the country compete for individual and team honors. Races featured road races, time trials, and criteriums, with overall omnium standings crowning the most versatile riders and programs.
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Team Omnium Champions:
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Division I: Colorado Mesa University
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Division II: University of Colorado Boulder
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Top Individual Omnium Riders:
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Kaia Schmid, Nathan Cusack, Cassidy Hickey, and Brody McDonald took top honors in their respective divisions, showing depth across disciplines.
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These riders are poised to move into the elite ranks with strong performances that highlighted both tactical insight and physical strength.
2025 USA Cycling National Championships Results
Top Photo – Luke Fetzer’s early season racing in SoCal paid off with a nice win at the U23 Criterium National Championships.
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