The newest US cycling project has big ambitions, and is building step by step. Bobby Julich gives the inside line.
The management team at Modern American Pro Cycling
Updated October 18, 2025 10:05AM
Starting a cycling team from scratch is not an easy task, so we wanted to share an update on the progress we are making at Modern Adventure Pro Cycling since my last article back in June.
Since our initial announcement, a lot has happened. We were aware of the monumental tasks involved in launching a new professional cycling team. As a management group, we decided that “the best way to begin is to begin,” and that is exactly what we did.
Team founder George Hincapie is encouraged by how everyone has collaborated and helped build the project.
“The amount of work that’s gone into this throughout the year has been immense—countless hours, miles traveled, and tough decisions made along the way,” he said. “But I have complete trust in our leadership team. They’ve shown up at every turn, put in the hard yards, and proven they have what it takes to build something lasting.
“When you’re surrounded by people who share the vision and aren’t afraid of the grind, you know you’re on the right path. Modern Adventure Pro Cycling is in excellent hands, and I’m proud of everything we’ve accomplished together so far”.
This new US squad aims to have 50%-60% American riders and maintain a Pro Team level with at least 20 competitors. Because of that, our initial focus was on recruiting these riders.
A decision to pinpoint emerging talent
Former professional George Hincapie is the team founder and lead of Modern American Pro Cycling
Many top American pros are already settled in Europe, racing for established teams, and are currently beyond our budget. Therefore, we entrusted our young director sportif group consisting of Ty Magner, Alex Howes, and Joey Rosskoph, with the primary responsibility of identifying our riders based on their experience and close connections to the U.S. cycling scene.
After several weeks of evaluation, we have successfully signed 20 riders to the team. We believe we have achieved a good balance between youth and experience and look forward to supporting them to the best of our ability in 2026 and beyond.
Behind the scenes, we have been diligently working on various tasks, including UCI registration, hiring support staff, signing equipment sponsors, and securing vehicles and service course in Girona, Spain.
Without delving into the painstaking details of the countless hours of work, meetings, planning, and decision-making processes, I can assure you that we are making significant progress.
General manager Rich Hincapie is encouraged by how things have gone so far.
“At Modern Adventure Pro Cycling, we believe that lasting success starts with people, not just performance metrics,” he said. “Our approach to selecting both riders and staff places greater weight on personality, values, and cultural fit than on short-term results. With the right structure and environment, we know that performance naturally follows.
“Over the past several months, our leadership team has been in constant communication, carefully evaluating every individual to ensure they align with the spirit and purpose of our program. We’ve focused on assembling a group that thrives on collaboration, integrity, and shared ambition.
“This deliberate and thoughtful process has shaped a foundation built not only for winning races, but for building a culture that endures.”
A shared European-US approach
Bobby Julich (l) holds up a magazine with former professional George Hincapie on the cover
As a young organization, we understand that we will make mistakes. We will listen, learn, and adapt to any challenges that come our way. With dedicated individuals in our organization, we are preparing to build for the future, step by step, and create a team that is exciting, inspirational, and respected.
We are also diligently planning the race calendar and rider programs for 2026. Our strategy is to run only one race program in Europe at a time while maintaining a strong presence in the USA domestic scene.
Running race programs on different continents simultaneously is a challenge even for the most seasoned teams, so our main objective is to focus on progression rather than perfection.
We are pleased that our long-term project has been well received by many in the cycling community, but we still have a lot of work to do. Our focus remains on maintaining a positive image, professionalism, having fun, and performing at our best level at all times.
Our riders come first. We plan to incorporate cutting-edge programs, protocols, and procedures both on and off the bike to provide them with the tools they need to succeed.
Together with our sponsors, partners, and fans, we aim to support our riders’ dreams in professional cycling and their daily lives knowing very well that winners go home in the dark!
Please stay tuned for more…