L39ION of Los Angeles explained
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]
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
Women's team
Major wins
Men
- 2019
, 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
National Road Race Championships, Eder Frayre
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
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 BoardmanWomen
- 2021
National Criterium Championships, Kendall Ryan
Overall Tulsa Tough, Skylar Schneider
Stage 1, Skylar Schneider
Stage 2, Kendall Ryan
Stage 3, Skylar Schneider
Overall Joe Martin Stage Race, Skylar Schneider
Stages 1 & 4, Skylar Schneider
National Road Race Championships, Amber Joseph
National Time Trial Championships, Amber Joseph
Caribbean Road Race Championships, Amber Joseph
- 2022
Stage 1 Joe Martin Stage Race, Skylar Schneider
National Road Race Championships, Amber Joseph
National Time Trial Championships, Amber JosephWorld, Continental & National Championships
Men
- 2021
Mexico Road Race, Eder Frayre[4]
Belize Road Race, Justin Williams[5] Women
- 2021
United States Criterium, Kendall Ryan[6]
Barbados Road Race, Amber Joseph[7]
Barbados Time Trial, Amber Joseph
- 2022
Barbados Time Trial, Amber Joseph
Barbados Road Race, Amber JosephNotes and References
- Web site: Justin Williams to expand Legion of Los Angeles and junior camps with $110,000 donations. CyclingNews. Future plc. June 18, 2020. November 2, 2020.
- Web site: Making The Coolest Team In Pro Cycling: L39ION Of LA & Justin Williams. Global Cycling Network. February 15, 2020. November 2, 2020.
- Web site: L39ION of LA go Continental, sign Skylar Schneider, Kendall Ryan. Caley. Fretz. CyclingTips. Outside Interactive, Inc.. November 2, 2020. November 2, 2020.
- Web site: National Road Championships - Mexico Individual Road Race - 13 Jun 2021. Mexico National Road Championships. UCI. June 13, 2021. June 13, 2021.
- Web site: Justin Williams takes Belize road title after changing affiliation. CyclingNews. Future plc. 20 June 2021. 20 June 2021.
- Web site: Kendall Ryan wins women's criterium title at US Pro Road Championships. Jackie. Tyson. CyclingNews. Future plc. June 18, 2021. June 19, 2021.
- Web site: Clarke, Joseph rule the road in cycling. Anmar. Goodridge-Boyce. NationNews Barbados. 5 September 2021. 5 September 2021.