The American Cycling Report

Join Dave Towle as he breaks down Brandon McNulty's  overall victory at the Tour de Luxembourg, helping UAE Team Emirates set a new all-time season win record. In Rwanda, Ashlin Barry and Beckham Drake deliver big results for the U.S. juniors at the World Championships time trial. Durango is back in the news with an exciting announcement about 2039 MTB Worlds. As a bonus we catch up with gravelista superstar Melisa Rollins fresh of yet another big win at Chequamegon. Enjoy an excerpt from the full interview with her here and will post the entire interview soon. 
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In this episode, we break down the UCI Road World Championships time trials from Kigali, Rwanda, where the world’s best tested themselves against the clock on African soil for the first time. We highlight standout rides from the elite men and women, including top American performances.
We also take a moment to thank Megan Jastrab, whose fundraising efforts helped send four U.S. junior women to Worlds — ensuring the next generation of riders had the chance to compete on the biggest stage.
Finally, we look at the landscape of American women racing in 2025 across WorldTeams and ProTeams, giving you an update on where U.S. riders stand in the international peloton.

Host Dave Towle previews Team USA’s women, juniors, and U23 riders heading to the 2025 World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda. Spotlight on Chloé Dygert and Ruth Edwards, plus rising talent from Nicola Cranmer’s VBR program and U23 and Junior hopefuls that make up the 23 athletes headed to Africa to make history. Full roster breakdowns round out the show.

In this episode, Dave dives into a big weekend for American cycling. He highlights Brandon McNulty’s brilliant teamwork with Tadej Pogačar that set up the win in Montréal, and shines a light on the American riders who placed inside the top 5. The show also looks ahead to the U.S. squad heading to Rwanda for the Road World Championships, breaking down the nation’s chances in both the elite men’s and women’s races. Rising star Alfredo Bueno of EF Education-EasyPost gets his own feature as one of the brightest young American hopes. Finally, Dave runs through every American currently racing in the WorldTour, giving listeners a snapshot of the growing U.S. presence on cycling’s biggest stage.

The American Cycling Report with Dave Towle delivers the top stories in American road and gravel racing twice a week. Every Tuesday and Friday, announcer Dave Towle brings his signature energy and insight to highlight the athletes, races, and results that shape the U.S. cycling scene—along with updates on American pros competing in Europe. Fast, focused, and passionate, this show is your go-to source for staying connected to what’s happening in American cycling.