Cycling is on the brink of a revolution, and George Hincapie is at the forefront of it. But here’s where it gets controversial—can a team blending seasoned veterans and untested talent truly reshape the future of American cycling? Hincapie’s new ProTeam, Modern Adventure Pro Cycling, has just unveiled its 20-rider roster, and it’s a bold statement of ambition. The team, announced on Thursday, is a melting pot of predominantly American and British riders, including two former WorldTour athletes. On their website, the team describes itself as “a fearless collective united by talent, resilience, and a shared vision for the sport’s future.”
And this is the part most people miss—this isn’t just another cycling team. It’s a movement. From grizzled pros like Robin Carpenter, a 2021 Tour of Britain stage winner, to rising stars like 22-year-old Cole Kessler, each rider brings a unique story and rhythm to the peloton. Together, they embody a new ethos: cycling built on purpose, camaraderie, and the belief that progress comes from riding for something greater than oneself. Hincapie himself calls it a potential “renaissance of American cycling,” with his sights set on the Tour de France within five years.
But let’s dive deeper. Eleven of the 20 riders are American, including Carpenter, who’s traded jerseys from Human Powered Health and L39ION of Los Angeles. Kessler and Ian López, both 22, join after stints in WorldTour development squads—Kessler with Lidl-Trek Future Racing and López with EF Education-Aevolo. The British contingent includes Olympian Mark Stewart and Lucas Towers, whose sister, Alice, is set to ride for EF Education-Oatly. Here’s the kicker—Hincapie, a 17-time Tour de France veteran who later admitted to doping, is co-managing the team with his brother, Rich. Is this a redemption story or a risky move? The team’s leadership also includes former US national champions Joey Rosskopf and Alex Howes, ex-pro Ty Magner, and Bobby Julich, a Tour de France podium finisher turned performance director—who also has a doping history. What do you think? Does this team’s past overshadow its potential, or is it a testament to growth and second chances?
Below is the full 2026 squad, a lineup that could redefine American cycling—or spark heated debates. What’s your take?
Modern Adventure Pro Cycling Full Squad
- Sam Boardman (30, USA)
- Robin Carpenter (33, USA)
- Ezra Caudell (19, USA)
- Sean Christian (23, USA)
- Stefan de Bod (28, South Africa)
- Samuel Florez (20, Colombia)
- Kieran Haug (23, USA)
- Leo Hayter (24, Great Britain)
- Cole Kessler (22, USA)
- Harry Lasker (18, USA)
- Ian López (22, USA)
- Brody McDonald (23, USA)
- Scott McGill (27, USA)
- Byron Munton (26, South Africa)
- Ben Oliver (28, New Zealand)
- Riley Pickrell (24, Canada)
- Hugo Scala (27, USA)
- Mark Stewart (30, Great Britain)
- Lucas Towers (22, Great Britain)
- Paul Wright (27, New Zealand)
Let us know in the comments—is this the dream team American cycling needs, or is it a gamble that might backfire?
