Thunderbolt among the Juniors, since one of the most anticipated and talented riders on the planet changes teams. Indeed, while he was evolving at EF Education-ONTO (U19 team of EF Education-EasyPost), Ashlyn Barry joined the JEGG-SKIL-DJR Academythe U19 team of the Visma | Lease a Bike. United States time trial and road champion, 5th in World Championships7e de Paris-Roubaix Juniorsbut also excellent on gravel races and on the track, Barry had an exceptional 2024 season for a 1st year Junior. Number 1 in the ranking Cyclism’Actu one of the greatest talents of the 2007 generation, the American has signed a long-term deal with the Dutch structure. Indeed, after his 2nd Junior year, he will either move to the development team of the Visma | Lease a Bikeor directly in the WorldTour training.
Video – La Visma | Lease a Bike internship in Spain
“Signing in the same team as Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard…”
“Team Visma | Lease a Bike is truly a dream team”, declared Barry. “Signing in the same team as riders like Wout van Aert and Jonas Vingegaard is incredibly inspiring. They are great examples of how you can develop within this team. Of course, I am still very young and developing. discovering my specialties I think classics and time trials might suit me best, but I am convinced that this team is the perfect choice to guide me on this journey.
“We see immense talent in Ashlin, as well as considerable potential for progression”continues Robbert de Grootdevelopment manager at Visma | Lease a Bike. “We are therefore very happy that he will be part of our team for years to come. This is the first time that we have recruited someone so young directly for our WorldTeam. This reflects our confidence in the potential of Ashlin and highlights our belief in long-term collaborations. Only by working closely with a talent from a young age can we enable them to realize their full potential The length of their time with the team. of development and the moment when it joins the WorldTour will depend on his progress. Thanks to our development pyramid, which includes a junior team, an U23 team and a WorldTeam, we can remain flexible and offer riders like Ashlin a suitable path to encourage their growth. talent development, we are truly able to offer personalized solutions.”
