Team USA Cycling Recap: Jorgenson Defends Paris-Nice Title, Team Pursuit Secures Silver

Matteo Jorgenson Triumphs at Paris-Nice 2025

Paris-Nice, France (March 9-16) – Matteo Jorgenson (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) showcased his dominance by winning Paris-Nice for the second consecutive year. Over eight gruelling stages filled with unpredictable weather—snow, sleet, and rain—the 25-year-old American successfully defended his title.

“To claim back-to-back victories at Paris-Nice is truly unbelievable,” Jorgenson shared after crossing the finish line. “This competition is deeply meaningful to me. It’s been an incredible week.”

Team USA had more reasons to celebrate, as Magnus Sheffield (INEOS Grenadiers) secured a thrilling solo win on the final stage, marking his first-ever World Tour stage victory. The 22-year-old also placed fourth in the overall General Classification (GC) and secured second in the Youth category.

Jorgenson displayed remarkable consistency, finishing in the top 10 across five stages. Despite the early exit of his teammate, two-time Tour de France champion Jonas Vingegaard, on Stage 5, Jorgenson remained steadfast in his pursuit of victory. He now holds the distinction of being the first American to claim two Paris-Nice titles.

Powless and Sheffield Shine at Trofeo Laigueglia

Liguria, Italy (March 5) – Team USA riders performed strongly at the Trofeo Laigueglia, a 190-kilometer race featuring challenging climbs. Neilson Powless (EF Education-EasyPost) narrowly missed the podium, finishing fourth in a thrilling four-person sprint. The race ended in a photo finish behind winner Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates-XRG). Meanwhile, Magnus Sheffield (INEOS Grenadiers) also put in a solid effort, finishing sixth overall.

UCI Track Nations Cup: Silver and a National Record for Team USA

Konya, Turkey (March 14-16) – Team USA made a strong statement at the UCI Track Nations Cup, clinching silver in the Men’s Team Pursuit. The squad—comprising Ashlin Barry, David Dononoske, Graeme Frisle, and Anders Johnson—also set a new US national record with a blazing time of 3:47.

Seventeen-year-old Ashlin Barry, the current US junior road and time trial national champion, impressed in the elite men’s Omnium. He delivered a stellar performance, placing second overall. Barry finished 4th in Scratch, won the Tempo race, placed 3rd in Elimination, and entered the Points race as the leader. Ultimately, he secured second place overall by just one point.

Peter Moore also represented Team USA well, finishing seventh in the elite men’s Elimination race. The event saw participation from nearly 345 athletes across 42 nations.

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Orange Seal Pro Cup Kicks Off US MTB National Series

Temecula, California (March 7-9) – The first race in the eight-event USA Cycling Cross-Country Mountain Bike National Series began with the Orange Seal Pro Cup at Vailocity.

Elite Men’s XCO Results:

• Christopher Blevins (Specialized Factory Racing)
• Riley Amos (Trek Factory Racing-Pirelli)
• Carter Woods (Giant Factory Off-Road Team XC)
• Jack Spranger (Bear National Team)
• Robbie Day (Bear National Team)

Elite Women’s XCO Results:

• Kelsey Urban (KMC Ridley MTB Racing Team)
• Jennifer Jackson (ORBEA Fox Factory Team)
• Savilia Blunk (Decathlon Ford Racing Team)
• Gwendalyn Gibson (Trek Factory Racing-Pirelli)
• Makena Kellerman (Bear National Team)

U23 Men’s XCO:

• Raulito Gutierrez (Bear National Team)
• Landon Dendy (Segment 28)
• Colin O’Neil (Gravity Collective)
• Justin Peck (LGBRC p/b Ben Dodge Realtor)
• Shannon Himstedt (Dirt Camp Racing)

U23 Women’s XCO:

• Bayli McSpadden (Bear National Team) – 2:21 lead
• Emily Stapleton (Bear National Team)
• Madeline Fisher (Donovan Racing)
• Hannah Wray (WE Development)
• Bridget Smith (Waite Endurance)

UCI XCO Junior Series:

• Men’s Winner: Benjamin Bravman (Bear National Team)
• Women’s Winner: Ingrid McElroy (Bear National Team)

The series’s next stop will occur from March 19-22 at the US Pro Cup in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

Junior Gravel National Series Opens in Texas

Turkey, Texas (March 7-8) – The 2025 USA Cycling Junior Gravel National Series kicked off with the Valley of Tears Gravel Race, where riders braved cold temperatures, fierce winds, and even unexpected snow.

The event was the first of five races offering junior cyclists (ages 15-18) the chance to qualify for the USA Cycling National Team Road Camp at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Training Center.

Junior Men’s Top 5:

• Carter Lembke
• Alex Snider
• Mason Wilson
• Edmond Niederman
• Park Bishop

Junior Women’s Top 5:

• Sara Shannon
• Kate Elwell
• Juniper Allen
• Bailey Brown
• Kailey Knox

The next race in the series will be at the Life Time Sea Otter Classic on April 11 in Monterey, CA.