Justin Williams from L39ION of Los Angeles joins the team to break down his career, sprint tactics, and more in Episode 263 of The Ask a Cycling Coach Podcast.
Yay! I have a question for him. Being a white middle-aged dude, I want to know how to help without being a jerk. One idea: I would start last in the BWR, and would raise money for the legal defense fund and L39ion for every person I pass. Someone has done this sort of thing for Leadville.
The question is, is it presumptuous for me to do this? Should I just lean in to support others in their fundraising efforts? Or is it good to create more opportunities to provide support?
Again, looking for ways to help without being an insensitive poop.
Although I’m sure there are more important things to cover first, if there is time I would love to hear specifics on how he and L39ion trains, the stuff between the races, the more mundane the better!
Great job, I’m looking forward to the episode. I’m also glad that Legion has raised almost $110k in their GoFundMe, more than twice as much as they set out.
I met Justin in Mallorca last November with Rapha. Real nice guy, relaxed, loves talking about bikes and his team and as you’d expect an exception bike handler. He wasn’t so much of a fan of the Mallorca hills - he’s no slouch when climbing though! Looking forward to this one.
Legion of Los Angeles
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His team seems to be about more than just cycling, hopefully reflected on AACC podcast.
Yea GCN covered that pretty well in their nearly 25 minute highlight of LE9ION. I’m sure there will be talks about diversity in the sport, as there should be, but also hoping to hear more about their training and strategy and past experiences as POC in what’s fair to call a “white guy sport” more so than opinions on current events that don’t necessarily relate to cycling.
It’s super cool to say I’ve ridden and raced with him and his brothers. I mean, I didn’t do well by any means, and on the Saturday drop ride they really drop everyone!
Here’s something interesting, their brother CJ is considered to have the greatest potential of the three of them. But he took quite a bit of time off, family and such, gained weight yadda yadda. But CJ is making a comeback and it’ll be pretty mind blowing to see what he’s capable of. I think he is the eldest though. He’s also the best draft…
