Five junior riders are set to compete at the 2025 UCI Junior Track World Championships in Apeldoorn, Netherlands from August 20-24.
Ashlin Barry (Toronto, Ont.; JEGG - SKIL - DJR powered by Visma Lease-a-Bike), Merrick Gallagher (Redmond, Wash.; Jerry Baker Juniors), Peyton Burckel (Lacombe, La), and Enzo Hincapie (Greenville, S.C.; EF Education-ONTO) will unite for the Team Pursuit, with Barry and Gallagher also teaming up for the Madison. Each rider will also participate in individual events: Barry in the Pursuit and Omnium, Gallagher in the Elimination and Scratch Race, and Burckel in the Pursuit and Kilo TT. Last year, Barry was second in the Omnium and is looking to take the gold in this year’s World Championships race.
First-year junior Emma Jimenez Palos (Novi, Mich.; TWENTY28 Aevolo) will represent the junior women, competing in the Omnium, Scratch Race, Elimination Race, Points Race, and Individual Pursuit.
The Team USA roster is as follows:
Ashlin Barry (Toronto, Ont.; JEGG - SKIL - DJR powered by Visma Lease-a-Bike)
Peyton Burckel (Lacombe, La)
Merrick Gallagher (Redmond, Wash.; Jerry Baker Juniors)
Enzo Hincapie (Greenville, S.C.; EF Education-ONTO)
Emma Jimenez Palos (Novi, Mich.; TWENTY28 Aevolo)
USA Cycling’s participation in the World Championships is made possible through the support of dedicated donors and partners. To support the USA Cycling National Team, members can donate to the USA Cycling Foundation here. USA Cycling's supporting partner for this event includes HOVERAir, who shares our mission to elevate the sport and inspire the next generation of cyclists.
