One of the novelties emerging from the list of teams that have requested a license for the 2026 season is the American Modern Adventure Pro Cycling team that will make its debut in the ProTeam category next year. At its helm are George Hincapie with his brother Rich and former professionals Alex Howes, Joey Rosskopf and Ty Magner, with the latter having just concluded his competitive career.

The team's objective is to offer American riders the opportunity to compete on important stages and, in the long term, to participate in the Tour de France.

The Modern Adventure sponsor is a travel agency based in Portland, the team will ride Factor bicycles and wear clothing produced by Hincapie Sportswear owned by the Hincapie brothers.

The team's roster will be officially announced in the coming weeks and is expected to comprise 20 athletes, but several rumors allow us to draft a preliminary list of riders. From the US Continental team will come Samuel Boardman, Kieran Haug, Scott McGill and Hugo Scara jr, all USA-based. Experienced Robin Carpenter, who previously rode for Rally Cycling, will return to the professional ranks, along with neo-pros Ezra Caudell, Harry Lasker, Brody McDonald and Lucas Towers, the latter being British. Also moving to the top category are Sean Christian from Team Skyline, Cole Kessler from Lidl Trek Future Racing and Ian Lopez de San Roman from EF Education Aevolo.

South African Stefan De Bod, former EF Education, who raced with Terengganu this year, will also return to the professional ranks. Joining will be Colombian Samuel Flores, another South African Byron Munton (who raced in Portugal for Feirense), New Zealander Ben Oliver from Mitoq and his compatriot Paul Wright from Factor Racing.

The two reference points, at least in terms of experience already gained in high-level races, will be Canadian Riley Pickrell from Israel Premier Tech and Briton Mark Stewart who in the last two seasons raced in Italy with Corratec, which later became Solution Tech Vini Fantini. All pending confirmations and new market announcements...