The USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships in Charleston, West Virginia, featured intense competition across elite, under-23, and junior categories. Olympic champion Kristen Faulkner sought to defend her title, while new stars emerged, especially in the U23 women's races. Cassidy Hickey and Ella Sabo battled fiercely for titles, highlighting fierce competition among smaller teams against WorldTour riders. Notably, Emily Ehrlich won the elite women's time trial, outperforming established competitors, reaffirming the depth of talent at the event.
The under-23 women put on some serious shows last week as they had dedicated contests for the first time in the criterium and road races events. Cassidy Hickey (CCB p/b Levine Law Group) won her first U23 title in the criterium Thursday night, using an attack just 10 minutes into the 50-minute contest and her team controlling the field to hold the gap.
Crossing that line first-it was surreal. My first national title. My first win in almost two years. I almost couldn't believe it. The win was anything but solo,
In the elite women's time trial, for instance, Emily Ehrlich of Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28 won the gold going 27 seconds faster than Women's WorldTour rider Faulkner.
The hilly road courses challenged riders but inspired bold moves and teamwork, showcasing the talent across various categories at the USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships.
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