Neilson Powless to miss Worlds; Riley Sheehan steps in as his replacement
After a criticised initial omission, Sheehan gets a last-minute call-up to join a strong US squad in Montréal
Riley Sheehan will replace Neilson Powless at the World Championships after the latter's last-minute withdrawal due to illness. Powless missed a significant portion of the season due to knee surgery and returned only to achieve a promising win at the Tour of Austria. Sheehan, on the other hand, has been performing exceptionally well, winning two races in North America recently.
He had been sidelined initially from Team USA's roster, sparking a controversy on social media. Now, Sheehan is set to join a strong American team in Montréal, led by Quinn Simmons and Brandon McNulty. The elite men's road race will be held on September 27, spanning around 273 kilometers with multiple climbs.
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