USA Cycling announced today the roster for the 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, taking place in Liévin, France, from January 31 to February 2, 2025.Andrew Strohmeyer (Mount Airy, Md.; CXD / Trek Bikes)Cassidy Hickey (Parker, Colo.; CCB Racing)Elite MenKatherine Sarkisov (North Potomac, Md.; CXD / Trek Bikes)The Team USA roster is as follows:As the season’s grand finale approaches, […]
USA Cycling announced today the roster for the 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Championships, taking place in Liévin, France, from January 31 to February 2, 2025.Andrew Strohmeyer (Mount Airy, Md.; CXD / Trek Bikes)Cassidy Hickey (Parker, Colo.; CCB Racing)Elite MenKatherine Sarkisov (North Potomac, Md.; CXD / Trek Bikes)The Team USA roster is as follows:As the season’s grand finale approaches, the team is ready to represent the U.S. on the world stage in Liévin.Also joining the team are Under-23 and Junior National Champions who have delivered in the European World Cup circuit this year. Henry Coote (Manchester, Mass.; Comp Edge Racing), Katherine Sarkisov (North Potomac, Md.; CXD / Trek Bikes), and Lidia Cusack (Chevy Chase, Md.; CXD / Trek Bikes) have all secured their spots with strong performances throughout the season.U23 MenLidia Cusack (Chevy Chase, Md.; CXD / Trek Bikes)Vida Lopez de San Roman (Sebastopol, Calif.; Bear National Team)Headlining this year’s roster is a formidable group of Continental and National Champions. In November, the Pan American Championships in Missoula, Montana, served as a key event where winners earned automatic nominations to the World Championships. The standout athletes include Eric Brunner (Boulder, Colo.; Comp Edge Racing), Lauren Zoerner (Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Comp Edge Racing), Garrett Beshore (Longmont, Colo.; Boulder Junior Cycling), and AlyssaSarkisov (North Potomac, Md.; CXD / Trek Bikes).Lizzy Gunsalus (Dudley, Mass.; CCB Racing)Alyssa Sarkisov (North Potomac, Md.; CXD / Trek Bikes)Dylan Zakrajsek (Grand Junction, Colo.; Comp Edge Racing)Henry Coote (Manchester, Mass.; Comp Edge Racing)This season has been action-packed for the selected athletes, featuring a full domestic schedule, the Continental Championships, the National Championships, and an intense European racing block over the holiday season. Now, the stage is set to close out the season at the World Championships.Junior MenDylan Haynes (Boulder, Colo.; Boulder Junior Cycling) U23 WomenScott Funston (Boulder, Colo.; Cervelo / OrangeLiving)Cyclocross is not an Olympic sport; therefore, it is fully funded by generous contributions to the MudFund. If you would like to continue seeing American success, consider making a donation to the MudFund, here.Lauren Zoerner (Highlands Ranch, Colo.; Comp Edge Racing)Ethan Brown (Fishers, Ind.; Midwest Devo)Kaya Musgrave (Littleton, Colo.; Cervelo / OrangeLiving)Lyllie Sonnemann (Madison, Wisc.; CXD / Trek Bikes)Aidan Vollmuth (Mendham, N.J.; Finkraft Junior Cycling Team) Garrett Beshore (Longmont, Colo.; Boulder Junior Cycling) Elite WomenIn December, the National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, delivered some of the most exciting races of the season. Highlights included a thrilling Elite Men’s race, where Andrew Strohmeyer (Mount Airy, Md.; CXD / Trek Bikes) sprinted to victory, and an incredible performance by 18-year-old Vida Lopez de San Roman (Sebastopol, Calif.; Bear National Team), who dominated the Elite Women’s race to become the youngest National Champion in history. Lopez de San Roman will compete in the U23 category at the World Championships, vying for the coveted rainbow jersey.Benjamin Bravman (Golden, Colo.; Bear National Team) Eric Brunner (Boulder, Colo.; Comp Edge Racing)Ada Watson (Carrboro, N.C.; CXD / Trek Bikes)Katie Clouse (Park City, Utah; Steve Tilford Foundation Racing)Junior Women