North Americans at Rwanda Road Cycling Worlds
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- * despite battling stomach problems, Del Toro finished in the top 10 at the championships.
- * Ashlin Barry won the lone medal for the US, taking silver in the junior men's time trial.
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1. Del Toro‘s Performance:
* despite battling stomach problems, Del Toro finished in the top 10 at the championships.
* this performance solidifies his potential as a future star (“one of cycling’s Galactics“).
* He will continue to race with UAE Emirates-XRG next season with increased opportunities.
* He and his team were aiming for a win and felt they demonstrated their ability to compete at that level.
2. Ashlin barry’s Silver Medal:
* Ashlin Barry won the lone medal for the US, taking silver in the junior men’s time trial.
* He was only 6.84 seconds behind the winner, Michiel Mouris (Netherlands).
* He is considered a promising young American cyclist, already a U.S. junior TT champion and Paris-Roubaix Juniors runner-up.
* He comes from a cycling family (parents are ex-pros Michael barry and Dede Demet-Barry).
3. Beckam Drake’s Breakout Performance:
* Beckam Drake, a 17-year-old from Texas, had a very impressive debut at the championships.
* He finished 4th in the junior men’s time trial, narrowly missing a medal by 5 seconds.
* In the road race, he was aggressive, joining an early breakaway and holding a critically important lead for a long time before being overtaken on a climb.He finished 30th.
* He is a relative newcomer to the junior circuit, with limited road racing experience, making his performance a significant “revelation.”
4. Elite Men’s Race:
* Only one US rider finished the elite men’s race (the text cuts off before providing details).
In essence, the article highlights the strong performances of young American cyclists at the 2025 World Championships in Rwanda, notably Del Toro, Barry, and Drake.
