Llori Sharpe has signed a one -year contract with a UCI Continental Cycling Team- L39ion of Los Angeles (L39ion pronounced Legion).

L39ion was founded in 2019 by brothers Justin and Cory Williams with the goal of increasing diversity and representation in cycling.

The “39” represents 39th Street in Los Angeles where the Williams brothers grew up. The duo are the masterminds behind the formation of the Miami Blazers in 2021 and the Austin Aviators in 2023 - based in Miami & Texas respectively.

The team includes both a women’s and men’s squad with riders from North and Latin America. The 2024 calendar of events commence in March through to December.

Sharpe previously competed for European club CANYON/SRAM.

With the change of teams, Sharpe will switch gears from longer more endurance-based races typical of the European peloton to shorter and faster-paced criterium racing.

Nonetheless Sharpe is excited about the transition and has been doing some base training during her off-season since October in preparation for the transition.