SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 30: Justin Williams is interviewed following his victory at the inaugural Into The Lion's Den criterium race on October 30, 2021 in Sacramento, California. Justin founded the L39ION of Los Angeles cycling team, and Cory, who finished in third place, is the team's top rider. The philosophy of the team is to advance the sport of cycling, eliminate boundaries, and promote diversity, representation, and inclusion. The team wants to grow the sport in America, and let the American masses know that you don't need to conform to be a part of the cycling community. As part of their mission, they hosted the inaugural "Into The Lion's Den" Race in Sacramento. A total of $100,000 was handed out in prize money, making it the largest criterium purse in US history. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images).
On Thursday in Santa Monica, California, three pro riders named Williams - Justin, Cory and Tyler - will begin their 2026 reunion for L39ION of Los Angeles. Along with 10-time Tour de France stage winner and three-time cyclocross world champion Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike), the group will lead a sold-out community ride, the second of two Red Bull Rollouts.
In a nod to the early days of the US-based powerhouse co-ed team, Justin Williams confirmed that his brother Cory and all-rounder Tyler, no relation, will rejoin the L39ION squad in 2026 after two seasons at Golden State Blazers (previously Miami Blazers). The men's team will also return to UCI Continental status, where the team competed in the first three seasons, 2021-2023.
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