{"id":2242658,"date":"2026-11-06T18:57:01","date_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:57:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242658"},"modified":"2026-11-06T18:57:01","modified_gmt":"2026-11-06T15:57:01","slug":"world-champion-brandon-mcnulty-to-debut-rainbow-jersey-on-home-soil-at-el-tour-de-tucson-north-american-roundup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2242658","title":{"rendered":"World Champion Brandon McNulty to debut rainbow jersey on home soil at El Tour de Tucson &#8211; North American Roundup"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/peFGNGwD7dXVhJh28h7CuP-2000-80.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 1 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KC7UxhRTXhmajuCLEeUwtS-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/KC7UxhRTXhmajuCLEeUwtS-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-4 h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">1<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Outshining established players, mid-season promotions and Grand Tour victories \u2013 Taking a closer look at 10 stand-out neo-pros of 2026\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none upnext-article-divider\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 2 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">2<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    USPro criterium star Luke Elphingstone, &#8216;a Michael Matthews kind of rider&#8217;, among three national champions featured in younger Project Echelon Racing squad for 2027\n                                <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article class=\"m-0 box-border flex flex-row items-center pr-2.5 gap-[15px] w-[278px] h-20 flex-none\" role=\"listitem\" aria-label=\"Recommended article 3 of 3\">\n<div class=\"relative flex-none w-20 h-20\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2nzPKdv2SYj7rmCgaKcJd-160-80.jpg.webp 160w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/v2nzPKdv2SYj7rmCgaKcJd-80-80.jpg.webp 80w\" sizes=\"80px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"flex items-center justify-center absolute w-[18px] h-6 left-0 top-0 bg-white\/90 flex-none z-[1]\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span class=\"font-normal text-base leading-[17px] tracking-[1.3px] uppercase text-black flex-none\">3<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"flex flex-col items-center justify-center gap-1.5 w-[173px] h-20 flex-none\">\n<p class=\"font-article-heading font-medium text-base leading-[21px] text-gray-800 w-[173px] line-clamp-3 group-hover:underline\">\n                                    Eric Brunner finds his groove and &#8216;a little bit of an adrenaline rush&#8217; 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A native of Phoenix, Arizona, McNulty will make his first appearance at the Tucson event, now in a 43rd edition that has grown in size to 12,000 participants across three routes, the longest 103 miles.<\/p>\n<p>McNulty will be joined by three-time US Pro road race national champion Quinn Simmons, Canadian road national champion J\u00e9r\u00f4me Gauthier, as well as multi-time road and track world champions Chloe Dygert and Sir Bradley Wiggins.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0340dff4-d9f2-11f1-856d-0b3bcd5a4c82-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A number of former pro athletes are also part of the front corral of starters including four-time triathlete world champion Leanda Cave and former Grand Tour riders George Hincapie, Bob Roll, Bobby Julich, and Frankie Andreu.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All riders compete for prestige and bragging rights in a choice of three distances, as there is no prize money.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">El Tour de Tucson is the flagship event for El Tour America, a non-profit that produces cycling events and helps raise funds for more than 120 other non-profits. 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&#8211; Lachlan Morton helps Adventure For All teammate through 10-hour ride at Rebecca&#8217;s Private Idaho<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Gravel Burn introduces &#8216;new dimension&#8217; of teams classification at October stage race while schedules revealed for BWR and Grasshopper series &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkkEKX6eXZDaqGpyDYmLxe-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkkEKX6eXZDaqGpyDYmLxe-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">New World Champion Brandon McNulty to debut rainbow jersey at Giro dell&#8217;Emilia<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-ide-schelling-continues-with-gravel-focus\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Ide Schelling continues with gravel focus<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ec5de602-da09-11f1-9dc5-3b5e40b4dc45\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qv48bd7aZdCUMAnuiDqt7F-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qv48bd7aZdCUMAnuiDqt7F-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qv48bd7aZdCUMAnuiDqt7F-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qv48bd7aZdCUMAnuiDqt7F-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qv48bd7aZdCUMAnuiDqt7F-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/qv48bd7aZdCUMAnuiDqt7F-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Ide Schelling competed in road and gravel events for RNRNYC Racing in 2025, and returns in 2026 <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: RNRNYC RACING)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-ec5de666-da09-11f1-b4d9-395c4cd0edab\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">RNRNYC Racing p\/b R1 will support former WorldTour rider Ide Schelling for a second season, this time with a focus on gravel racing, and will be the the new home for New Zealander Ethan Craine as the team grows their roster for 2027.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">RNRNYC, which takes their name from cycling apparel brand Rubber N&#8217; Road that has a design studio and manufacturing in New York City, launched last season as an elite club team. They promote inclusivity and give riders opportunities to develop and race at a high level alongside experienced pros.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-oJ8rHzfpoLeqAYX68no8b\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-oJ8rHzfpoLeqAYX68no8b slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Schelling had a limited role with RNRNYC Racing last year, participating in a limited calendar of road and gravel, taking 10th place in The Gralloch. The Dutch rider retired from an 11-year pro road career in 2025, which included six years at the WorldTour level with Bora-Hansgrohe and XDS Astana. He will continue as a brand ambassador for RNRNYC and be supported as a privateer in gravel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Ide will be racing a lot more by himself, but remains part of the bigger ecosystem, the RNR and L1 racing family. Maybe he&#8217;ll do a couple of races with the team, but really he will focus on doing gravel events, which are mostly in Europe. Maybe doing Big Sugar and a couple more in the US,&#8221; Gil Lavi, co-founder of Rubber N&#8217; Road and RNRNYC Racing, told<em> Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lavi said the cycling apparel brand benefits greatly from an international roster of riders, since the company has production facilities in three countries and customers around the globe.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase md:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nX98Bm7xwoVHm9xLvmTrnd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nX98Bm7xwoVHm9xLvmTrnd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Perceived pitfalls become positives in Nannup, G.O.A.T. gets another win, and a specialist finally takes rainbow jersey \u2013 Five conclusions from the UCI Gravel World Championships 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">USPro criterium star Luke Elphingstone, &#8216;a Michael Matthews kind of rider&#8217;, among three national champions featured in younger Project Echelon Racing squad for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I feel a bit freer&#8217;  &#8211; World Champion and Veneto Classic winner Brandon McNulty makes Tour de France stage victory top objective for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Having Ethan [Craine] is huge. C\u00e9sar Marte and Wiley Close are very talented racers, super young, super talented,&#8221; Lavi said about some of the new riders that have been announced so far.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Craine, 25, joins from five years with Project Echelon Racing, where he had stage wins in the Green Mountain Stage Race, Salt Lake Criterium and Chicago Grit. Close, 22, moves from ENVE MOG Squad&#8217;s gravel team, where he finished eighth on the queen stage at Green Mountain Stage Race in his first road race in September.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Marte, a sprinter from the Dominican Republic, earned top results in the US across multiple teams at the Tour of Somerville, Gateway Cup, and Tour of America\u2019s Dairyland since 2022 and als has multiple stage wins at the Vuelta Independencia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The full roster will be disclosed in the coming weeks, with 12-15 riders expected to compete on a heavy road racing calendar, with a few gravel races mixed in.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-crusher-in-the-tushar-retires-for-good-after-14-year-run\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Crusher in the Tushar retires for good after 14 year-run<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ec5de72e-da09-11f1-a152-0b819bb1b879\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Keegan Swenson wins the 2023 Crusher in the Tushar, the third race in the Life Time Grand Prix that year <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Crusher in the Tushar\/Life Time Grand Prix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-ec5de792-da09-11f1-ae9a-072df7ae62c9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Retirement news is typically reserved for riders, but this time organisers for Crusher in the Tushar confirmed Thursday that the Utah gravel race would permanently close after 14 years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Taking its name from the Tushar mountains of central Utah, the highest range in the state, the Crusher was cancelled twice in the last three years due to impact from active wildfires in the area.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Life Time purchased the event from founder and former road pro Burke Swindlehurst in 2019, and included the race as part of the Life Time Grand Prix series from 2022 to 2024, though the third instalment was not held due to the fires. Keegan Swenson won the two Grand Prix editions while Haley Smith and Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e split the wins for elite women.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We made the decision to retire Crusher in the Tushar,&#8221; Life Time posted Thursday on social channels and the web site for the event.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Since its founding, Crusher in the Tushar has played a pivotal role in shaping gravel cycling, challenging athletes on one of the sport&#8217;s most demanding and memorable courses.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We are deeply grateful to founder Burke Swindlehurst for his vision, the greater Beaver community for its incredible hospitality and partnership, and the athletes, volunteers and partners who have made Crusher such a special event over the years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Our thoughts remain with the Beaver and Piute County communities as they continue to recover and rebuild following this year&#8217;s devastating wildfires and flooding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-eurocrossacademy-opens-24th-season-in-netherlands-and-belgium-with-12-juniors\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>EuroCrossAcademy opens 24th season in Netherlands and Belgium with 12 juniors<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9fd9f828-da1f-11f1-9ca6-8bfc3465785d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A member of the EuroCrossAcademy in 2025 competes in the sand at Dutch race <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: EuroCrossAcademy 2025 \/ @a_crow_photography)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d18f0990-da0a-11f1-8d85-91803250f22c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A total of 12 US teenagers will be part of EuroCrossAcademy&#8217;s November block of training and racing, with the first competitions set for the Netherlands November 14-15 including Vam-Berg Cross in Wijster.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The squad will have multiple skills training sessions in Alphen, Netherlands and Lichtaart, Belgium, with a focus on forest trails and sand, then complete the two-week trip with racing in Hilversum, Netherlands and Maldegem, Belgium.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is 24th year EuroCrossAcademy, led by Geoff Proctor, and a third consecutive year for a unique block for 15-16 year olds. The programme began in 2003 as EuroCross Camp to help athletes prepare for the Cyclo-cross World Championships. It has grown into a non-profit, EuroCrossAcademy (ECA), which now provides summer camps in Montana and Vermont as well as blocks of European racing experience in the development process for young US riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The group of 15-16 year olds are the focus for November, with the 17-18 year old riders taking part in a separate experience in December.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The emphasis at the ECA November block is specifically on development, not results or outcomes. Are are they becoming better people by improving their character\/continuing to find purpose?&#8221; Proctor told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> about what measuring success.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He said ECA coaches measure success based on the level of &#8220;finding joy in a safe, kind, supportive environment&#8221; as well as learning life skills, not just riding skills, from their teammates, mechanics, support staff, and themselves.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For both blocks of training and race, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> will provide coverage with rider dairies, the athletes providing first-person accounts of the &#8216;character development&#8217; and competition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-996358d8-da0e-11f1-b059-0787f7345100\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"table__container\">\n<table tabindex=\"0\" class=\"table__wrapper table__wrapper--inbodyContent table__wrapper--sticky table__wrapper--divider\">\n<caption class=\"table__caption table__caption--top table__caption--left\">\nEuroCrossAcademy 2026 participants<br \/>\n<\/caption>\n<thead class=\"table__head\">\n<tr class=\"table__head__row\">\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>FULL NAME<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>HOMETOWN<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<th class=\"table__head__heading table__head__heading--left\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>TEAM<\/p>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"table__body\">\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Hannah Dinolfo (15)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Troy, NY<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Competitive Edge Racing<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Kinsley Oberding (16)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Apple Valley, MN<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Steve Tilford Foundation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Naomi Ericson (16)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Simsbury, CT<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>More Than Racing p\/b JAM<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Marcela Falquier (16)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Basking Ridge, NJ<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>NJCX Project<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"table__body__row\">\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lillian Hanna (15)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td 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(16)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Lake Forest, IL<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"table_body__data\" colspan=\"1\">\n<p>Great Lakes Cycling<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p id=\"elk-476e6cd8-da2d-11f1-93bf-8b07fa5fb5a8\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\"><em><strong>The road season might be at an end, but Cyclingnews isn&#8217;t slowing down. 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On the bike, she has climbed l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez three times (not fast), and spends time on gravel around horse farms in north Georgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 md:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Hard things suck because they&#8217;re hard&#8217; &#8211; Lachlan Morton helps Adventure For All teammate through 10-hour ride at Rebecca&#8217;s Private Idaho<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel Burn introduces &#8216;new dimension&#8217; 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Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">USPro criterium star Luke Elphingstone, &#8216;a Michael Matthews kind of rider&#8217;, among three national champions featured in younger Project Echelon Racing squad for 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I feel a bit freer&#8217;  &#8211; World Champion and Veneto Classic winner Brandon McNulty makes Tour de France stage victory top objective for 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkvw9jjNe5w5nuT9whynx3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkvw9jjNe5w5nuT9whynx3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkvw9jjNe5w5nuT9whynx3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkvw9jjNe5w5nuT9whynx3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkvw9jjNe5w5nuT9whynx3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Belgian champion leaves UAE Team Emirates-XRG for three-year deal with Movistar<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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A native of Phoenix, Arizona, McNulty will make his first appearance at the Tucson event, now in a 43rd edition that has grown in size to 12,000 participants across three routes, the longest 103 miles.<\/p>\n<p>McNulty will be joined by three-time US Pro road race national champion Quinn Simmons, Canadian road national champion J\u00e9r\u00f4me Gauthier, as well as multi-time road and track world champions Chloe Dygert and Sir Bradley Wiggins.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-0340dff4-d9f2-11f1-856d-0b3bcd5a4c82-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A number of former pro athletes are also part of the front corral of starters including four-time triathlete world champion Leanda Cave and former Grand Tour riders George Hincapie, Bob Roll, Bobby Julich, and Frankie Andreu.<\/p>\n<div class=\"my-6 w-full overflow-hidden rounded-[10px] lg:my-8\" data-component-name=\"JwPlayer:Carousel\" data-jwp-carousel data-jwp-carousel-payload=\"{&quot;ids&quot;:{&quot;playerID&quot;:&quot;jYDCcabO&quot;,&quot;searchPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;divID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;fallbackPlaylistID&quot;:&quot;gwjdoYHD&quot;,&quot;fallbackDivID&quot;:&quot;botr_gwjdoYHD_jYDCcabO_div&quot;,&quot;key&quot;:&quot;X9\/mXVGac0NphghLH9hZaqWA5d3dhAM\/Ih07grnEyMLjuO2E&quot;,&quot;tintLogo&quot;:true,&quot;useSearchPlaylist&quot;:false,&quot;enabled&quot;:true},&quot;signPostingEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;signPostingLinkEnabled&quot;:true,&quot;waitForAdLoad&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnDesktop&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnMobile&quot;:false,&quot;hidePlayerOnTablet&quot;:false}\">\n<div class=\"flex flex-nowrap items-center justify-between gap-3 bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-header>\n<div class=\"flex min-w-0 shrink items-center\"><span class=\"inline-flex items-center gap-1.5 text-sm font-article-heading capitalize leading-5 text-white whitespace-nowrap\"><span class=\"jwp-carousel-title-desktop\">Latest Videos From<\/span><span class=\"jwp-carousel-brand\">Cyclingnews<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"min-h-[44px] bg-zinc-900 px-[14px] py-3\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting><a class=\"invisible block truncate text-sm font-bold leading-5 text-white underline decoration-solid underline-offset-2\" data-jwp-carousel-signposting-link href target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-jwp-carousel-signposting-title>Watch full video here: <\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">All riders compete for prestige and bragging rights in a choice of three distances, as there is no prize money.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">El Tour de Tucson is the flagship event for El Tour America, a non-profit that produces cycling events and helps raise funds for more than 120 other non-profits. 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Road that has a design studio and manufacturing in New York City, launched last season as an elite club team. They promote inclusivity and give riders opportunities to develop and race at a high level alongside experienced pros.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-oJ8rHzfpoLeqAYX68no8b\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-oJ8rHzfpoLeqAYX68no8b slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Schelling had a limited role with RNRNYC Racing last year, participating in a limited calendar of road and gravel, taking 10th place in The Gralloch. The Dutch rider retired from an 11-year pro road career in 2025, which included six years at the WorldTour level with Bora-Hansgrohe and XDS Astana. He will continue as a brand ambassador for RNRNYC and be supported as a privateer in gravel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Ide will be racing a lot more by himself, but remains part of the bigger ecosystem, the RNR and L1 racing family. Maybe he&#8217;ll do a couple of races with the team, but really he will focus on doing gravel events, which are mostly in Europe. Maybe doing Big Sugar and a couple more in the US,&#8221; Gil Lavi, co-founder of Rubber N&#8217; Road and RNRNYC Racing, told<em> Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lavi said the cycling apparel brand benefits greatly from an international roster of riders, since the company has production facilities in three countries and customers around the globe.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase md:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nX98Bm7xwoVHm9xLvmTrnd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nX98Bm7xwoVHm9xLvmTrnd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Perceived pitfalls become positives in Nannup, G.O.A.T. gets another win, and a specialist finally takes rainbow jersey \u2013 Five conclusions from the UCI Gravel World Championships 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">USPro criterium star Luke Elphingstone, &#8216;a Michael Matthews kind of rider&#8217;, among three national champions featured in younger Project Echelon Racing squad for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I feel a bit freer&#8217;  &#8211; World Champion and Veneto Classic winner Brandon McNulty makes Tour de France stage victory top objective for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Having Ethan [Craine] is huge. C\u00e9sar Marte and Wiley Close are very talented racers, super young, super talented,&#8221; Lavi said about some of the new riders that have been announced so far.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Craine, 25, joins from five years with Project Echelon Racing, where he had stage wins in the Green Mountain Stage Race, Salt Lake Criterium and Chicago Grit. Close, 22, moves from ENVE MOG Squad&#8217;s gravel team, where he finished eighth on the queen stage at Green Mountain Stage Race in his first road race in September.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Marte, a sprinter from the Dominican Republic, earned top results in the US across multiple teams at the Tour of Somerville, Gateway Cup, and Tour of America\u2019s Dairyland since 2022 and als has multiple stage wins at the Vuelta Independencia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The full roster will be disclosed in the coming weeks, with 12-15 riders expected to compete on a heavy road racing calendar, with a few gravel races mixed in.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-crusher-in-the-tushar-retires-for-good-after-14-year-run\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Crusher in the Tushar retires for good after 14 year-run<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ec5de72e-da09-11f1-a152-0b819bb1b879\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Keegan Swenson wins the 2023 Crusher in the Tushar, the third race in the Life Time Grand Prix that year <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Crusher in the Tushar\/Life Time Grand Prix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-ec5de792-da09-11f1-ae9a-072df7ae62c9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Retirement news is typically reserved for riders, but this time organisers for Crusher in the Tushar confirmed Thursday that the Utah gravel race would permanently close after 14 years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Taking its name from the Tushar mountains of central Utah, the highest range in the state, the Crusher was cancelled twice in the last three years due to impact from active wildfires in the area.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Life Time purchased the event from founder and former road pro Burke Swindlehurst in 2019, and included the race as part of the Life Time Grand Prix series from 2022 to 2024, though the third instalment was not held due to the fires. Keegan Swenson won the two Grand Prix editions while Haley Smith and Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e split the wins for elite women.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We made the decision to retire Crusher in the Tushar,&#8221; Life Time posted Thursday on social channels and the web site for the event.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Since its founding, Crusher in the Tushar has played a pivotal role in shaping gravel cycling, challenging athletes on one of the sport&#8217;s most demanding and memorable courses.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We are deeply grateful to founder Burke Swindlehurst for his vision, the greater Beaver community for its incredible hospitality and partnership, and the athletes, volunteers and partners who have made Crusher such a special event over the years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Our thoughts remain with the Beaver and Piute County communities as they continue to recover and rebuild following this year&#8217;s devastating wildfires and flooding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-eurocrossacademy-opens-24th-season-in-netherlands-and-belgium-with-12-juniors\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>EuroCrossAcademy opens 24th season in Netherlands and Belgium with 12 juniors<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9fd9f828-da1f-11f1-9ca6-8bfc3465785d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A member of the EuroCrossAcademy in 2025 competes in the sand at Dutch race <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: EuroCrossAcademy 2025 \/ @a_crow_photography)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d18f0990-da0a-11f1-8d85-91803250f22c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A total of 12 US teenagers will be part of EuroCrossAcademy&#8217;s November block of training and racing, with the first competitions set for the Netherlands November 14-15 including Vam-Berg Cross in Wijster.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The squad will have multiple skills training sessions in Alphen, Netherlands and Lichtaart, Belgium, with a focus on forest trails and sand, then complete the two-week trip with racing in Hilversum, Netherlands and Maldegem, Belgium.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is 24th year EuroCrossAcademy, led by Geoff Proctor, and a third consecutive year for a unique block for 15-16 year olds. The programme began in 2003 as EuroCross Camp to help athletes prepare for the Cyclo-cross World Championships. It has grown into a non-profit, EuroCrossAcademy (ECA), which now provides summer camps in Montana and Vermont as well as blocks of European racing experience in the development process for young US riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The group of 15-16 year olds are the focus for November, with the 17-18 year old riders taking part in a separate experience in December.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The emphasis at the ECA November block is specifically on development, not results or outcomes. Are are they becoming better people by improving their character\/continuing to find purpose?&#8221; Proctor told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> about what measuring success.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He said ECA coaches measure success based on the level of &#8220;finding joy in a safe, kind, supportive environment&#8221; as well as learning life skills, not just riding skills, from their teammates, mechanics, support staff, and themselves.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For both blocks of training and race, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> will provide coverage with rider dairies, the athletes providing first-person accounts of the &#8216;character development&#8217; and competition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-996358d8-da0e-11f1-b059-0787f7345100\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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On the bike, she has climbed l&#8217;Alpe d&#8217;Huez three times (not fast), and spends time on gravel around horse farms in north Georgia.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div class=\"relative max-w-[1070px] viafoura-twig-component mt-6 mx-4 lg:mx-0\" data-component-name=\"Viafoura:Comments\" data-nosnippet data-community-guidelines-text=\"&lt;p class=&apos;vfcustom-community-guidelines&apos;&gt;Please follow our &lt;a href=&quot;https:\/\/www.cyclingnews.com\/about\/#section-community-guidelines&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;community guidelines&lt;\/a&gt;.&lt;\/p&gt;\" data-join-the-conversation-text=\"Join the Conversation\">\n<div class=\"absolute top-0 left-0 w-full h-full flex items-center justify-center z-50 bg-white\/90 border-1 rounded-b-[var(--comment-widget-border-radius,0)]\">\n<div class=\"p-2 text-center\">\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-lg!\">You must confirm your public display name before commenting<\/p>\n<p class=\"mb-3 text-sm!\">Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section class=\"mx-2 my-5 md:mx-0\">\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-adviser:hybrid\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Read more<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/adrpNjb6SuxWuo89tEZkt6-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;Hard things suck because they&#8217;re hard&#8217; &#8211; Lachlan Morton helps Adventure For All teammate through 10-hour ride at Rebecca&#8217;s Private Idaho<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xkvrHvYvxmEHBnkVGuv3yR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Gravel Burn introduces &#8216;new dimension&#8217; of teams classification at October stage race while schedules revealed for BWR and Grasshopper series &#8211; Gravel Bits<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkkEKX6eXZDaqGpyDYmLxe-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkkEKX6eXZDaqGpyDYmLxe-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkkEKX6eXZDaqGpyDYmLxe-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkkEKX6eXZDaqGpyDYmLxe-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CkkEKX6eXZDaqGpyDYmLxe-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">New World Champion Brandon McNulty to debut rainbow jersey at Giro dell&#8217;Emilia<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nX98Bm7xwoVHm9xLvmTrnd-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nX98Bm7xwoVHm9xLvmTrnd-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nX98Bm7xwoVHm9xLvmTrnd-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nX98Bm7xwoVHm9xLvmTrnd-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nX98Bm7xwoVHm9xLvmTrnd-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Perceived pitfalls become positives in Nannup, G.O.A.T. gets another win, and a specialist finally takes rainbow jersey \u2013 Five conclusions from the UCI Gravel World Championships 2026<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">USPro criterium star Luke Elphingstone, &#8216;a Michael Matthews kind of rider&#8217;, among three national champions featured in younger Project Echelon Racing squad for 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I feel a bit freer&#8217;  &#8211; World Champion and Veneto Classic winner Brandon McNulty makes Tour de France stage victory top objective for 2027<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Teams &amp; Riders<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkvw9jjNe5w5nuT9whynx3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkvw9jjNe5w5nuT9whynx3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkvw9jjNe5w5nuT9whynx3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkvw9jjNe5w5nuT9whynx3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/zkvw9jjNe5w5nuT9whynx3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Transfers<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Belgian champion leaves UAE Team Emirates-XRG for three-year deal with Movistar<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/xDHnf35s3UfudyZTfLpf7P-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">TotalEnergies team survives as new three-year sponsor announcement imminent<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E7H4Lv5CrBa4P9FDLVN3CP-840-80.png.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E7H4Lv5CrBa4P9FDLVN3CP-650-80.png.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E7H4Lv5CrBa4P9FDLVN3CP-500-80.png.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E7H4Lv5CrBa4P9FDLVN3CP-450-80.png.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E7H4Lv5CrBa4P9FDLVN3CP-320-80.png.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; 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Road that has a design studio and manufacturing in New York City, launched last season as an elite club team. They promote inclusivity and give riders opportunities to develop and race at a high level alongside experienced pros.<\/p>\n<div id=\"slice-container-newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-oJ8rHzfpoLeqAYX68no8b\" class=\"slice-container newsletter-inbodyContent-slice newsletterForm-articleInbodyContent-oJ8rHzfpoLeqAYX68no8b slice-container-newsletterForm\">\n<div data-hydrate=\"true\" class=\"newsletter-form__wrapper newsletter-form__wrapper--inbodyContent\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__container\">\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__top-bar\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-form__header\">Get The Leadout Newsletter<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"newsletter-form__main-section\">\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">The latest race content, interviews, features, reviews and expert buying guides, direct to your inbox!<\/p>\n<footer class=\"newsletter-form__footer \">By submitting your information you agree to the Terms &amp; Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over.<\/footer>\n<\/section>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Schelling had a limited role with RNRNYC Racing last year, participating in a limited calendar of road and gravel, taking 10th place in The Gralloch. The Dutch rider retired from an 11-year pro road career in 2025, which included six years at the WorldTour level with Bora-Hansgrohe and XDS Astana. He will continue as a brand ambassador for RNRNYC and be supported as a privateer in gravel.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Ide will be racing a lot more by himself, but remains part of the bigger ecosystem, the RNR and L1 racing family. Maybe he&#8217;ll do a couple of races with the team, but really he will focus on doing gravel events, which are mostly in Europe. Maybe doing Big Sugar and a couple more in the US,&#8221; Gil Lavi, co-founder of Rubber N&#8217; Road and RNRNYC Racing, told<em> Cyclingnews<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Lavi said the cycling apparel brand benefits greatly from an international roster of riders, since the company has production facilities in three countries and customers around the globe.<\/p>\n<aside data-component-name=\"Recirculation:ArticleRiver\" data-recirculation-type=\"inline\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"Trending Bar\" data-nosnippet class=\"clear-both pt-2 pb-0 mb-4\"><span class=\"\n            flex\n            after:content-[&apos;&apos;] after:flex-1 after:ml-4 after:my-[0.7rem] after:border-t after:border-solid after:border-t-[#ccc]\n            before:content-[&apos;&apos;] before:flex-1 before:mr-4 before:my-[0.7rem] before:border-t before:border-solid before:border-t-[#ccc]\n            font-article-heading pb-0 text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,1em)] uppercase md:text-[length:var(--article-river-title--font-size,0.875em)] font-bold\n        \"><br \/>\n            What to read next<br \/>\n        <\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"flex flex-col gap-0 m-0 max-w-full\">\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-1\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-1\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-1\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nX98Bm7xwoVHm9xLvmTrnd-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nX98Bm7xwoVHm9xLvmTrnd-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">Perceived pitfalls become positives in Nannup, G.O.A.T. gets another win, and a specialist finally takes rainbow jersey \u2013 Five conclusions from the UCI Gravel World Championships 2026<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ededed] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-2\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-2\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-2\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/L6E9SGN6SfGAH6RAAZdZJJ-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">USPro criterium star Luke Elphingstone, &#8216;a Michael Matthews kind of rider&#8217;, among three national champions featured in younger Project Echelon Racing squad for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"m-0 list-none border-b border-solid border-[#ccc] py-2\" data-recirculation-id=\"recirculation-card-3\" id=\"recirculation-inline-2-3\" data-analytics-id=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"recirculation-2-inline-3\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-250-80.jpg.webp 250w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3ojBejfpk4FCByzJCFCrnR-150-80.jpg.webp 150w\" sizes=\"150px\" \/><span class=\"w-full text-base font-[var(--article-river-item--font-weight,500)] font-article-heading line-clamp-3 md:line-clamp-2\">&#8216;I feel a bit freer&#8217;  &#8211; World Champion and Veneto Classic winner Brandon McNulty makes Tour de France stage victory top objective for 2027<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/aside>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Having Ethan [Craine] is huge. C\u00e9sar Marte and Wiley Close are very talented racers, super young, super talented,&#8221; Lavi said about some of the new riders that have been announced so far.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Craine, 25, joins from five years with Project Echelon Racing, where he had stage wins in the Green Mountain Stage Race, Salt Lake Criterium and Chicago Grit. Close, 22, moves from ENVE MOG Squad&#8217;s gravel team, where he finished eighth on the queen stage at Green Mountain Stage Race in his first road race in September.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Marte, a sprinter from the Dominican Republic, earned top results in the US across multiple teams at the Tour of Somerville, Gateway Cup, and Tour of America\u2019s Dairyland since 2022 and als has multiple stage wins at the Vuelta Independencia.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The full roster will be disclosed in the coming weeks, with 12-15 riders expected to compete on a heavy road racing calendar, with a few gravel races mixed in.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-crusher-in-the-tushar-retires-for-good-after-14-year-run\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>Crusher in the Tushar retires for good after 14 year-run<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-ec5de72e-da09-11f1-a152-0b819bb1b879\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/3rRWhHNuLHXPNgs7oUEge9-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">Keegan Swenson wins the 2023 Crusher in the Tushar, the third race in the Life Time Grand Prix that year <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: Crusher in the Tushar\/Life Time Grand Prix)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-ec5de792-da09-11f1-ae9a-072df7ae62c9\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Retirement news is typically reserved for riders, but this time organisers for Crusher in the Tushar confirmed Thursday that the Utah gravel race would permanently close after 14 years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Taking its name from the Tushar mountains of central Utah, the highest range in the state, the Crusher was cancelled twice in the last three years due to impact from active wildfires in the area.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Life Time purchased the event from founder and former road pro Burke Swindlehurst in 2019, and included the race as part of the Life Time Grand Prix series from 2022 to 2024, though the third instalment was not held due to the fires. Keegan Swenson won the two Grand Prix editions while Haley Smith and Sofia Gomez Villafa\u00f1e split the wins for elite women.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We made the decision to retire Crusher in the Tushar,&#8221; Life Time posted Thursday on social channels and the web site for the event.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Since its founding, Crusher in the Tushar has played a pivotal role in shaping gravel cycling, challenging athletes on one of the sport&#8217;s most demanding and memorable courses.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;We are deeply grateful to founder Burke Swindlehurst for his vision, the greater Beaver community for its incredible hospitality and partnership, and the athletes, volunteers and partners who have made Crusher such a special event over the years.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;Our thoughts remain with the Beaver and Piute County communities as they continue to recover and rebuild following this year&#8217;s devastating wildfires and flooding.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"article-body__section kiosq-b\" id=\"section-eurocrossacademy-opens-24th-season-in-netherlands-and-belgium-with-12-juniors\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><span>EuroCrossAcademy opens 24th season in Netherlands and Belgium with 12 juniors<\/span><\/h3>\n<figure class=\"van-image-figure inline-layout kiosq-b\" data-bordeaux-image-check id=\"elk-9fd9f828-da1f-11f1-9ca6-8bfc3465785d\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"image-full-width-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"image-widthsetter\">\n<p class=\"vanilla-image-block\">\n<source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-1200-80.jpg.webp 1200w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-1024-80.jpg.webp 1024w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-970-80.jpg.webp 970w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-480-80.jpg.webp 480w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/WUGySJeTk7nRGBjSa3rEBN-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1000px) 970px, calc(100vw - 40px)\" \/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\" inline-layout\"><span class=\"caption-text\">A member of the EuroCrossAcademy in 2025 competes in the sand at Dutch race <\/span><span class=\"credit\">(Image credit: EuroCrossAcademy 2025 \/ @a_crow_photography)<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p id=\"elk-d18f0990-da0a-11f1-8d85-91803250f22c\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">A total of 12 US teenagers will be part of EuroCrossAcademy&#8217;s November block of training and racing, with the first competitions set for the Netherlands November 14-15 including Vam-Berg Cross in Wijster.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The squad will have multiple skills training sessions in Alphen, Netherlands and Lichtaart, Belgium, with a focus on forest trails and sand, then complete the two-week trip with racing in Hilversum, Netherlands and Maldegem, Belgium.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">This is 24th year EuroCrossAcademy, led by Geoff Proctor, and a third consecutive year for a unique block for 15-16 year olds. The programme began in 2003 as EuroCross Camp to help athletes prepare for the Cyclo-cross World Championships. It has grown into a non-profit, EuroCrossAcademy (ECA), which now provides summer camps in Montana and Vermont as well as blocks of European racing experience in the development process for young US riders.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">The group of 15-16 year olds are the focus for November, with the 17-18 year old riders taking part in a separate experience in December.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">&#8220;The emphasis at the ECA November block is specifically on development, not results or outcomes. Are are they becoming better people by improving their character\/continuing to find purpose?&#8221; Proctor told <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> about what measuring success.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">He said ECA coaches measure success based on the level of &#8220;finding joy in a safe, kind, supportive environment&#8221; as well as learning life skills, not just riding skills, from their teammates, mechanics, support staff, and themselves.<\/p>\n<p aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">For both blocks of training and race, <em>Cyclingnews<\/em> will provide coverage with rider dairies, the athletes providing first-person accounts of the &#8216;character development&#8217; and competition.<\/p>\n<div class=\"slice-container table-wrapper slice-container-table kiosq-b\" data-component-name=\"Slice:Table\" id=\"elk-996358d8-da0e-11f1-b059-0787f7345100\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n<div class=\"table__instruction\">\nSwipe to scroll horizontally<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div 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