Today on The American Cycling Report, we’re joined by someone who has been at the center of major American bike racing for more than three decades. Steve Brunner is a veteran event organizer and one of the most respected marketers in the sport. His work spans everything from the legendary Tour Du Pont and the Tour of California, to the USA Pro Challenge, Tour of Alberta, and of course the Maryland Cycling Classic, where he played a key role in bringing top-tier racing back to the U.S.

Few people have had a closer view of the rise, fall, and ongoing rebuilding of professional road racing in America. Today we’ll talk with Steve about the craft of putting on world-class events, the challenges the sport faces, and where he sees the future of American racing heading.

Three-time U.S. Pro Criterium National Champion Luke Lamperti — one of the most electric American sprinters in decades — is officially joining EF Education–EasyPost, and we’ve got him on The American Cycling Report. We talk Olympics in LA and his dreams, Tour de France for 2026 and a lot more!

The Santa Rosa native talks about the next big chapter of his career, what it means to step onto one of the world’s most dynamic WorldTour teams, his journey from NorCal prodigy to national champion, and where he sees American racing heading in 2025 and beyond.

Lamperti brings power, personality, and the kind of finishing speed U.S. cycling has been waiting for. Don’t miss this one.

Welcome back to the American Cycling Report. Today we’re joined by a leader who’s shaping the future of American bike racing — Eric Hill, founder and team director of Project Echelon. In this episode, we dig into the state of racing in the U.S., what it really takes to run a competitive team, and the challenges and opportunities facing the sport as it looks ahead. Eric brings incredible insight, honesty, and passion to the conversation — and you’re going to come away with a clearer picture of where American cycling is headed.

In Episode 15, Dave Towle sits down with one of the most influential event creators in American cycling: Carlos Perez, the visionary behind Bike Monkey, Levi’s GranFondo, and a long list of events that have helped define modern American mass-participation cycling.

• Levi’s GranFondo: Carlos recounts the origins, the magic, the community, and the future of one of the most beloved rides in the U.S. 👉 And don’t miss it — Levi’s GranFondo is a must-watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/9ZOQasEHdto?si=4A3vsK5uAh9onV2T

• Stetina’s Paydirt: How Bike Monkey helped shape this gravel-meets-adventure spectacle, and why it stands out in a crowded gravel landscape.

• Rebecca’s Private Idaho: The evolution of RPI as a world-class gravel experience, and what Bike Monkey has learned from working with major athlete-driven events.

• The State of the Sport: Dave and Carlos dig into:

  • The booming gravel scene

  • The future of mass-participation events

  • Community as the engine of cycling growth

  • What’s working — and what isn’t — in American cycling today

Bike Monkey has produced some of the most iconic rides, races, and experiences in cycling. From endurance gravel to marquee fondos, Carlos and his team have shaped the sport in ways riders feel every weekend across the country.

Host Dave Towle dives into the big headlines shaping U.S. cycling in 2026. We break down the launch of the new American pro team Modern Adventure and their freshly announced roster, explore Luke Lamperti’s move to EF Education, and check in on life inside Project Echelon Racing — one of the most inspiring programs in the peloton. It’s a deep look at where American cycling is headed next.

Episode 13 – The Return of the Philly Cycling Classic In this episode of The American Cycling Report, host David Towle sits down with Carlos Rogers and Robin Morton, the organizers behind the rebirth of the legendary Philadelphia Cycling Classic. Together, they discuss what it took to bring this iconic race back, why its return in 2026 is such a landmark moment for American cycling, and how its rich history will inspire a new generation of riders and fans. From the legendary Manayunk Wall to the event’s future vision, this conversation celebrates the spirit, tradition, and momentum of one of America’s most storied races.

Two worlds, one powerful direction for U.S. cycling. In this episode, David Towle wraps up the 2025 Life Time Grand Prix — six months of epic gravel and mountain racing that crowned Sofía Gómez Villafañe and Cameron Jones as champions — and breaks down what’s new for 2026. Then, the focus shifts to the track, where Team USA delivered its best World Championships in decades with three medals in Santiago, Chile. From Peter Moore’s silver to Chloé Dygert’s bronze, it’s all momentum heading toward the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

From dirt roads to the velodrome, The American Cycling Report brings you the stories, results, and riders defining America’s next great cycling chapter.

In this episode of The American Cycling Report, host Dave Towle sits down with U.S. National Professional Criterium Champion Lucas Bourgoyne, representing Cadence Cyclery out of Austin, Texas.

Lucas takes us inside the heart of America’s most electric crit races — from the party-fueled madness of Tulsa Tough’s Cry Baby Hill, to the all-out warfare at the Gateway Cup, to the international spotlight of the Gastown Grand Prix in Vancouver.