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]

L39ION of Los Angeles
Team information
UCI codeLLA
RegisteredUnited States
Founded2019
Discipline(s)Road
StatusDomestic Elite (2019–2020)
UCI Continental (2021–)
BicyclesSpecialized (2019–)
Key personnel
Team manager(s)Michael Roecklein, Justin Williams
Team name history
2019–
L39ION of Los Angeles

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]

Men's Continental team roster
As of November 2, 2020.[4][5][6]
Rider Date of birth
 Sam Boardman (USA) (1995-09-08) September 8, 1995
 Alec Cowan (CAN) (1996-11-19) November 19, 1996
 Eder Frayre (MEX) (1991-10-20) October 20, 1991
 Hunter Grove (USA) (1993-01-09) January 9, 1993
 Lance Haidet (USA) (1997-12-23) December 23, 1997
Rider Date of birth
 Tyler Magner (USA) (1991-05-03) May 3, 1991
 Angel Muñoz (USA) (1994-10-04) October 4, 1994
 Freddy Ovett (AUS) (1994-01-16) January 16, 1994
 Cory Williams (USA) (1993-08-09) August 9, 1993
 Tyler Williams (USA) (1994-11-17) November 17, 1994

Women's team roster
As of November 2, 2020.[3][6]
Rider Date of birth
 Avry Howes (USA) Un­known
 Kendall Ryan (USA) (1992-08-10) August 10, 1992
Rider Date of birth
 Skylar Schneider (USA) (1998-09-03) September 3, 1998

Major wins

World, Continental & National Championships
2019
United States Criterium, Justin Williams

References
  1. "Justin Williams to expand Legion of Los Angeles and junior camps with $110,000 donations". CyclingNews. June 18, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  2. Making The Coolest Team In Pro Cycling: L39ION Of LA & Justin Williams (Video). Global Cycling Network. February 15, 2020. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  3. Fretz, Caley (November 2, 2020). "L39ION of LA go Continental, sign Skylar Schneider, Kendall Ryan". CyclingTips. Retrieved November 2, 2020.
  4. "L39ION OF LOS ANGELES". UCI. Retrieved 16 January 2021.
  5. "L39ION of Los Angeles 2021 Roster". ProCyclingStats. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
  6. Benson, Daniel (18 December 2020). "L39ION of Los Angeles unveil stacked 2021 rosters". CyclingNews. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
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