June 2025

Evan Boyle 2nd in US Pro Road Champs

Last year was full of change for Evan Boyle, 20, of Niskayuna (Athlete Profile, March 2023). Spending half the year in Europe, racing with Hoggins, Berg and Jayco, adopting a strict eating regime on top of rigorous training, and assisting his family through a tough year. In 2025 Evan’s cycling evolution continued. This spring in Europe, for the first time, Evan felt he had a chance of winning a race. He didn’t, but the possibility was now real. European racers fly by on narrow roads with more competitors who have been racing twice as long as he’s been doing.

On May 2, Evan and two college teammates won the US Collegiate National Team Time Trial, earning his first ‘Stars and Stripes’ jersey. Consequently, his expectations were high going into the USA Cycling Pro National Championships, particularly for the Individual Time Trial. Evan placed 8th in the under 23 ITT. He was disappointed, but as many cyclists know, your legs do not always produce the power on race day that they do in practice. He spent 15 minutes in the dumps but then readied himself for the U23 Road Championships on May 24. After 85 long miles of racing, four seconds separated first from 11th place; Evan placed sixth. His hopes of attending the World Championships representing the US in Rwanda were dashed. 

On Memorial Day, USA Cycling held the National Championship Men’s Elite Road Race. Professional UCI WorldTour riders would showcase their skills, savvy, and speed. The resulting race met expectations; it was fast, furious, and arduous with approximately 10,000 feet in elevation gain over more than a 120 miles. The officials concerned with race safety ruthlessly informed riders who fell behind that their race was over. Evan held strong to the chase group when Quinn Simmons (Durango, CO), the eventual winner and two others surged to a minute and a half lead over the peloton. The chase group maintained the gap through lap seven, when Quinn rode away from the other two riders in the lead group. Also on lap seven, Evan and Tyler Stites (Tucson, AZ), broke from the chase group to catch the previous leaders and began chasing Quinn. By the end of the 13-mile lap, the group was together, and it remained that way through lap nine. On lap 10, Evan broke away from the chase group and time trialed his way to the silver medal in the Men’s Elite Road Race. 

While he couldn’t accept the champagne bottle as he’s underage, the following day USA Cycling informed Evan that he would represent the USA at the World Championships in Rwanda.

The Longest Day in Inlet, August 2-3

New York Adventure Racing Association’s The Longest Day adventure race will be returning to the Adirondacks. It will be a 24-hour event with teams of two-to-four to experience singletrack mountain biking, incredible navigation through forests and over mountains, and exciting wilderness paddling. This race is built to challenge the toughest adventure racers but also give new AR folks the chance to experience a longer race format. On this course many of the checkpoints will be optional with a fewer number of mandatory points to make sure that everyone gets across the finish line together. NYARA’s permitting does not allow for solo racers for this event. 

Race course highlights: strategic route planning, pre-plotted maps, scenic and challenging terrain, killer post-race feed. This year’s race will take place in brand new AR territory, so get ready for an amazing adventure in a brand new venue! For more info on racer details, mandatory gear (every race has a mandatory gear list for your safety), race communication, latest updates, visit: nyara.org.

The race is part of the North American leg of Adventure Racing World Series and is a regional qualifier for USA Adventure Racing. NYARA is down to the last one or two team slots available. Secure your spot by signing up: adventuresignup.com.

Lift Serviced Biking at West Mountain

Explore West Mountain in Queensbury by bike from July 7-August 31. Take the West Express chairlift to the top and let your wheels do the rest. West has 25 downhill and cross-country mountain biking trails with riding for intermediate to advanced riders with purchase of a biking ticket. Riders are welcome to bring their own bikes or rent from West. 

West offers Scott downhill and cross-country mountain bike rentals and protective gear packages that can be reserved online. Kory Nagy is dedicated to West’s bike trails. For info on discounted group activities: west@westmountain.com. For details on bike/hike trails, trail map, and conditions, visit: westmountain.com/mountain-biking.