He Visma-Lease a Bike by Jonas Vingegaard announced the signing of Ashlyn Barry17 years old, for the 2026 season, son of former cyclists Michael and Dede Barrywas born in Girona and grew up in Toronto, where he took his first steps on a bicycle. Considered one of the best cyclists of his generation, this year he won the national road and time trial titles in the United States, the country he represents. In addition, he also achieved victories in Ster van Zuid-Limburg, Valley Sun Tour, Henderson Classic and Tour du Bocage et de l’Ernée.
Barry He will continue his training as a junior with JEGG Skil DJR, a team that collaborates with Visma to jump into the international squad next season. “We see immense talent in Ashlin, with significant room for growth,” he said. Robert de Grootdevelopment director of the Dutch team. “We are very pleased to have her as part of our team for the coming years. This is the first time we have signed someone so young directly to our WorldTeam. It reflects our confidence in Ashlin’s potential and underlines our belief in long-term partnership,” he said.
For his part, the cyclist is also enthusiastic about the possibility of joining the same team of world-class cyclists such as Jonas Vingegaard or Wout van Aert. “They are great examples to follow. Of course, I am still very young and I am in the process of discovering my specialties. I think that the classics and the test of time may be the best for me, but I am sure that this team is the perfect choice to guide me on that journey,” he concluded.
Source: La Verdad
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