Meet Ashlin Barry, American cycling’s teenage sensation

“It all feels like a fever dream almost; it’s strange, I’m still somewhat in disbelief.”

Nearly two weeks ago, Ashlin Barry made history for the United States.

The teenager won the under-23 road race title at the World Championships in Montreal, Canada, becoming the first American to do so.

And he completed the feat in spectacular fashion, attacking from the breakaway on his 19th birthday and riding the final 30 kilometers solo.

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Road World Championships: United States’ Ashlin Barry produces outstanding performance to win U23 title