Roundup: Jamie Whitmore Checks In From New Gig As Athlete Rep

Every other week we scour the web for the latest going on in the world of U.S. Para-cycling. Here’s what you missed!

Repping It Up

Jamie Whitmore, a three-time Paralympian, is proudly taking on an expanded role in the lead up to the Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028.

Whitmore announced she has been elected as the U.S. Para-cycling representative to the Team USA Athletes’ Commission, which was formerly known as the USOPC Athletes’ Advisory Council. She’ll serve as the sport’s alternate rep to teammate Travis Gaertner.

 It’s “a position I don’t take lightly!!” Whitmore wrote on her Instagram.

The veteran cyclist said the first meeting took place over three days at the NCAA headquarters in Indianapolis.

“It was a great honor to meet all the new athlete reps from various sports and connect with the ones who will continue to represent!” she wrote. “I loved the quick tour through the NCAA museum and possibly found a new sport called ‘Hookie’ but don’t worry I’m not done riding yet!”

Rocket City Cycling

U.S. Paralympics Cycling is heading back to Huntsville, Alabama, for the fourth time in five years in March.

It’s the Rocket City.

Cummings Research Park in Huntsville will host the U.S. Paralympics Cycling Time Trial on March 29. The competition will determine the U.S. roster for the first two world cups of the 2025 season.

“The city has become a hotbed for Para-cycling and has time and again welcomed our athletes and staff with top-notch events and unmatched hospitality,” said Ian Lawless, director of U.S. Paralympics Cycling. “This event will be the cornerstone as we look towards L.A. 2028, and we wouldn’t want to start that journey anywhere else.”

Huntsville has hosted two U.S. Paralympics Cycling Opens and a UCI World Cup since 2021. It will host the UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships next year.

Go here for more details.

U.S Paralympics Cycling also named its 2025 national team:

Way to Travel!

Paralympic gold medalist Samantha Bosco discovered there’s another way to go when her crutches aren’t close by … the shoulders of husband Andrew.

“PSA: if you ever find yourself using crutches (hopefully not) and desperately needing a break from them, just remember there are easier ways to get from point a to point b without them,” she posted on Instagram.

Thankful for Paris

Kate Brim, a handcyclist who won gold and bronze medals in her Paralympic debut in Paris this past summer, is on the mend.

“Today … I go in to get a GJ feeding tube,” she posted on Instagram.

“I’ve been pretty quiet on the internet since Paris as I have had to process a lot since my infection in July. Making it to Paris and Switzerland was huge and something I’m so thankful for. It was extremely rough but thanks to @teamnovonordisk @usparacycling and the amazing staff within I was able to make the accomplishments I did! It would not have been possible without the team I had behind me.”