Dutch national Michiel Mouris stormed to victory in the Junior Men’s Individual Time Trial at the 2025 UCI Road World Championships, clocking a time of 29:07.61 and securing his gold medal on Tuesday, September 23.
With an average speed of 46.555 km/h, the 18-year-old’s remarkable performance earned him the top spot on the podium and marked the second gold for the Netherlands at this year’s event, following Megan Arens’ earlier triumph in the Women’s Junior Time Trial.
Michiel Mouris steals the show
Michiel Mouris
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Mouris, who has already made a name for himself in the cycling world, continued his stellar season with a dominant showing in Kigali. Known for his resilience and ability to perform under pressure, he added this world championship victory to an impressive list of accolades, including a win at the prestigious Paris-Roubaix Juniors, as well as stage race victories at BESTRONICS Acht van Bladel and Grand Prix West Bohemia.
After securing the gold medal, Michiel Mouris reflected on his victory and the challenges he faced in the race.
“It’s incredible that we both won here, and it’s amazing to deliver my best performance and win the world title. Pacing was difficult, and it was hard not to blow up, but I managed to recover enough in the descent to keep my legs going for the final climb.”
“The course was really tough, and the heat made it even harder. It was definitely one of the most difficult time trials I’ve done.”
Ashlin Barry takes Silver for the United States
Ashlin Barry
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In a closely contested race, Ashlin Barry (USA) finished in second place, posting a time of 29:14.45, just 6.84 seconds behind Mouris. The U.S. National Junior Time Trial Champion, who has had an excellent season with podium finishes at events like the Tour du Bocage and Internationale Cottbuser Junioren-Etappenfahrt, showcased his speed and consistency, averaging 46.374 km/h.
Seff Van Kerckhove secures bronze for Belgium
Seff van Kerckhove
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Belgium’s Seff van Kerckhove claimed the bronze medal, crossing the line in 29:16.19, 8.58 seconds off Barry’s time. The Belgian Junior Time Trial Champion’s strong performance further solidified his position among the world’s best, adding to his list of triumphs at the LVM Saarland Trofeo and Giro della Lunigiana.
U.S. contender Beckam Drake misses the podium
Beckam Drake
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Beckam Drake (USA), a strong contender from the Junior U.S. National Championships, finished fourth with a time of 29:21.16. With notable performances in the Tour de l’Abitibi and Junior Tour of Ireland, Drake’s result highlighted his potential to rise in the ranks of junior cycling.
Briton Max Hinds rounds out the top five
Max Hinds
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Max Hinds (Great Britain), the gold medalist in the Boys’ Time Trial at the European Youth Olympic Festival, claimed fifth place with a time of 29:26.52. Hinds, who had strong showings in the Liège-Bastogne-Liège Juniors and Trophée Centre Morbihan, demonstrated his world-class abilities in this highly competitive field.
Pre-race favourite Dylan Sage finishes 18th
Dylan Sage
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Dylan Sage, touted as the pre-race favourite, finished 18th with a time of 30:28.51. Despite being the reigning British Junior Time Trial National Champion, and a strong contender with consistent top results throughout 2025, Sage struggled to deliver on the day.
His notable achievements include a third-place finish at the LVM Saarland Trofeo and a stage win at the 2024 Junior Tour of Wales.
Junior Men’s Individual Time Trial: Top 10 Results
- Michiel Mouris (NED) – 29:07.61
- Ashlin Barry (USA) – 29:14.45 (+6.84)
- Seff van Kerckhove (BEL) – 29:16.19 (+8.58)
- Beckam Drake (USA) – 29:21.16 (+13.55)
- Max Hinds (GBR) – 29:26.52 (+18.91)
- Roberto Capello (ITA) – 29:36.55 (+28.94)
- Jan Jackowiak (POL) – 29:37.41 (+29.80)
- Vilgot Reinhold (SWE) – 29:55.82 (+48.21)
- Mattia Agostinacchio (ITA) – 29:58.57 (+50.96)
- Max Goold (AUS) – 30:02.15 (+54.54)
Pacifique Byusa and Brian Ishimwe represent Rwanda on the global stage
Pacifique Byusa
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Brian Ishimwe
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In a notable moment for Rwandan cycling, Pacifique Byusa led the home nation’s representation in the Junior Men’s Time Trial. Starting as the first rider of the day, Byusa finished with a time of 34:34.97, securing 53rd place. Fellow Rwandan Brian Ishimwe also competed, clocking 34:59.77 for 55th place.
