Cycling’s future is being written in the very places where the sport is most popular: roads, gravel tracks, and mountain trails. The magnificent show of established champions does not overshadow the young talents with their fearlessness, marvelous performance, and promising future who are becoming everyday riders more and more noticeable. Let’s have a look into the five new cyclists that are on UCI’s radar who are dictating the future of cycling to be the next superstars in the sport.
Here are the top five emerging UCI cyclists:
Paul Seixas: France’s Time Trial Phenom
Paul Seixas came to the fore with an uncommon mix of stamina and tactical understanding. Though born in 2006, the French cyclist swept the junior men’s time trial at the UCI Road World Championships 2024 and then made his way to the top-10 in the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné at the age of 18. Already on a UCI WorldTeam roster, Seixas has proved himself to be tough and flexible to be a future star in stage races throughout the year when the time comes.
Imogen Wolff: British All-Round Wonder
Imogen Wolff has become one of the most thrilling young cyclists in Britain in no time. The amazing results of Wolff include winning multiple gold medals at the 2024 UCI Junior Track World Championships, grabbing a bronze in the junior road time trial category at the World Championships, and so on. Now racing for a UCI Women’s WorldTeam and taking part in prominent events such as the Tour de France Femmes as one of the youngest riders in the field, she is able to mix the rapidity of track with the shrewdness of road racing.
Rafaelle Carrier: Canada’s Multi-Discipline Star
Rafaelle Carrier has come forth as a one-of-a-kind talent in the disciplines of Cyclo-cross, mountain biking, and road racing. In 2025, she not only clinched the UCI junior women’s rankings in mountain biking but also in cyclo-cross thus proving her versatility and competitive nature. Backed by the top-notch professional teams and a quickly transitioning strong junior career that is entering elite racing, Carrier is all set to leave her imprint in various cycling fields.
Erin Boothman: Scotland’s Speed and Strength Package
Erin Boothman is another young cyclist who is making a huge impact. The success of the Scottish rider at the junior track and road levels, world and European junior medals being the highlights, has not only resulted in a pro contract but also attracted a lot of attention. Boothman’s time trial and mixed terrain event strengths, together with her track record-setting performances, indicate that she will be a tough contender in both classic and stage races as her career evolves.
Ashlin Barry: America’s Teen Prodigy
Ashlin Barry, who is just 17 years old, has already been hailed as one of the most promising cyclists of the new generation. Before even turning 18, he had already won the silver medal at the junior world time trial championships and collected multiple U.S. national titles. Barry has been impressive with his overall skill set, as he has also received podium placements at big junior races such as Paris-Roubaix Juniors and shown strong performances on both road and gravel, thus attracting major teams to invest in his future.
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These young athletes are not just rising through the ranks-they are changing the game and giving competitive cycling a new boost of energy. The UCI calendar might unfold, but the rising stars of time trial mastery, conquerors of the diverse terrain, or the blended disciplines are all our future witnessing.
