L39ION of Los Angeles

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L39ION of Los Angeles
Team information
UCI codeLLA
Registered United States
Founded2019
Discipline(s) Road
StatusDomestic Elite (2019–2020)
UCI Continental (2021–)
Bicycles Specialized (2019–)
Key personnel
Team manager(s)
Team name history
2019–
L39ION of Los Angeles

Legion of Los Angeles (stylized as L39ION of Los Angeles) is a UCI Continental cycling team based in the United States. It was founded in 2019 by brothers Justin Williams and Cory Williams with the goal of increasing diversity and inclusion in cycling. [1] The "39" in the name represents 39th Street in Los Angeles, where the Williams brothers grew up. [2]

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It was announced in November 2020 that the team would be stepping up to UCI Continental level in 2021, while a women's team would also be formed. [3]

The team has been involved in numerous controversies, with Justin Williams being suspended by USAC twice for fighting with opponents.

Team rosters

Men's Continental team

As of June 3, 2023. [4]
RiderDate of birth
Flag of the United States.svg  Sam Boardman  (USA) (1995-09-08) September 8, 1995 (age 29)
Flag of the United States.svg  Robin Carpenter  (USA) (1992-06-20) June 20, 1992 (age 33)
Flag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Alec Cowan  (CAN) (1996-11-19) November 19, 1996 (age 28)
Flag of Mexico.svg  Eder Frayre  (MEX) (1991-10-20) October 20, 1991 (age 33)
Flag of the United States.svg  Lance Haidet  (USA) (1997-12-23) December 23, 1997 (age 27)
Flag of the United States.svg  Gavin Hoover  (USA) (1997-07-12) July 12, 1997 (age 28)
RiderDate of birth
Flag of the United States.svg  Tyler Magner  (USA) (1991-05-03) May 3, 1991 (age 34)
Flag of the United States.svg  Kyle Murphy  (USA) (1991-10-05) October 5, 1991 (age 33)
Flag of the United States.svg  Cory Williams  (USA) (1993-08-09) August 9, 1993 (age 32)
Flag of Belize.svg  Justin Williams  (BIZ) (1989-05-26) May 26, 1989 (age 36)
Flag of the United States.svg  Tyler Williams  (USA) (1994-11-17) November 17, 1994 (age 30)

Women's team

As of November 2, 2020. [3] [5]
RiderDate of birth
Flag of the United States.svg  Kendall Ryan  (USA) (1992-08-10) August 10, 1992 (age 33)
Flag of the United States.svg  Skylar Schneider  (USA) (1998-09-03) September 3, 1998 (age 27)

Major wins

Men

2019
Harlem Skyscraper Classic, Justin Williams
Stage 3 Valley of the Sun Stage Race, Cory Williams
Stages 1 & 2 Tulsa Tough, Justin Williams
2020
Overall Tour of Murrieta, Cory Williams
Stages 1 & 2, Cory Williams
2021
Flag of Mexico.svg  Mexico National Road Race Championships, Eder Frayre
Flag of Belize.svg  Belize National Road Race Championships, Justin Williams
Boise Criterium, Justin Williams
Overall Prairie State Series, Tyler Magner
Stage 1, Alexander Cowan
Stages 3, 5, 6, 7 & 8, Tyler Magner
Littleton Criterium, Cory Williams
Athens Criterium, Tyler Williams
Jersey yellow.svg Overall Joe Martin Stage Race, Tyler Williams
Stage 1, Tyler Williams
Overall Gateway Cup, Cory Williams
Stages 1, 2, 3 & 4, Cory Williams
Overall Tulsa Tough, Cory Williams
Stage 1, Justin Williams
Stage 2, Cory Williams
Stage 3, Tyler Williams
Overall Pro Road Tour, Tyler Williams
Sea Otter Classic
Stage 1, Alexander Cowan
Stage 2, Freddy Ovett
2022
Stage 3 Joe Martin Stage Race, Sam Boardman

Women

2021
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States National Criterium Championships, Kendall Ryan
Overall Tulsa Tough, Skylar Schneider
Stage 1, Skylar Schneider
Stage 2, Kendall Ryan
Stage 3, Skylar Schneider
Jersey pink.svg Overall Joe Martin Stage Race, Skylar Schneider
Stages 1 & 4, Skylar Schneider
Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados National Road Race Championships, Amber Joseph
Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados National Time Trial Championships, Amber Joseph
Caribbean Road Race Championships, Amber Joseph
2022
Stage 1 Joe Martin Stage Race, Skylar Schneider
Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados National Road Race Championships, Amber Joseph
Flag of Barbados.svg  Barbados National Time Trial Championships, Amber Joseph

World, Continental & National Championships

Women

2021
MaillotUSA.PNG United States Criterium, Kendall Ryan [8]
MaillotBarbados.png Barbados Road Race, Amber Joseph [9]
MaillotBarbados.png Barbados Time Trial, Amber Joseph [9]
2022
MaillotBarbados.png Barbados Time Trial, Amber Joseph
MaillotBarbados.png Barbados Road Race, Amber Joseph

References

  1. "Justin Williams to expand Legion of Los Angeles and junior camps with $110,000 donations". CyclingNews . Future plc. June 18, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  2. "Making The Coolest Team In Pro Cycling: L39ION Of LA & Justin Williams". Global Cycling Network. February 15, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  3. 1 2 Fretz, Caley (November 2, 2020). "L39ION of LA go Continental, sign Skylar Schneider, Kendall Ryan". CyclingTips. Outside Interactive, Inc. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  4. "L39ion of Los Angeles". Union Cycliste Internationale . Retrieved June 3, 2023.
  5. Benson, Daniel (December 18, 2020). "L39ION of Los Angeles unveil stacked 2021 rosters". CyclingNews. Retrieved December 18, 2020.
  6. "National Road Championships - Mexico Individual Road Race - 13 Jun 2021". Mexico National Road Championships. UCI. June 13, 2021. Retrieved June 13, 2021.
  7. "Justin Williams takes Belize road title after changing affiliation". CyclingNews . Future plc. June 20, 2021. Retrieved June 20, 2021.
  8. Tyson, Jackie (June 18, 2021). "Kendall Ryan wins women's criterium title at US Pro Road Championships". CyclingNews . Future plc . Retrieved June 19, 2021.
  9. 1 2 Goodridge-Boyce, Anmar (September 5, 2021). "Clarke, Joseph rule the road in cycling". NationNews Barbados. Retrieved September 5, 2021.