Multi-year partnership puts CYCPLUS smart trainers and electric mini pumps in the hands of America’s top criterium team, from winter training to race day

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — L39ION of Los Angeles (L39ION), the championship-winning professional cycling team founded by Justin and Cory Williams, today announced a partnership with CYCPLUS, the maker of smart bike trainers and compact electric air pumps. Under the agreement, CYCPLUS becomes the Official Smart Trainer and Official Mini Pump Partner of L39ION.

L39ION riders will train on CYCPLUS smart trainers, including the T7 smart bike, T2 direct-drive smart trainer and R200 direct-drive smart trainer, for structured indoor sessions, recovery rides, and pre-race warm-ups. On the road, the team will carry CYCPLUS electric mini pumps, including the AS2 Ultra, for fast, reliable inflation in training and at races.

The partnership comes off the strongest seasons in L39ION’s history. The team dominated the 2026 American Criterium Cup (ACC) by sweeping both the individual overall titles and the team title. Team founder and rider, Justin Williams was crowned champion for the men while, L39ION standout, Skylar Schneider took the title for the women.

“The support CYCPLUS is giving L39ION goes well beyond its products,” said L39ION co-founder Justin Williams. “Since the first call they have understood and respected our mission and what we are aiming to do. I’m incredibly excited to see how these two brands can grow together.”

CYCPLUS makes gear that is easy to use and built to perform, for everyday riders and elite racers alike. Working with L39ION gives the brand a high-profile team to test its products in the demanding stop-start efforts of criterium racing. It also connects CYCPLUS with L39ION’s large and growing community of fans, who have made the team one of the most-followed programs in the sport.

“L39ION isn’t just winning races; they are pushing the culture of cycling forward and opening the sport up to a whole new generation,” said Steven Zhou, Founder and CEO of CYCPLUS. “That mission aligns seamlessly with what we do at CYCPLUS. We design intuitive, high-performance hardware that removes the hassle from riding and empowers every cyclist to become their own expert. Supporting Justin, Cory, and the entire L39ION roster from their winter training blocks to the top step of the podium is a massive milestone for our brand.”

As part of the partnership, CYCPLUS and L39ION will work together on content, community rides, and fan activations throughout the 2027 season. CYCPLUS products are available at www.cycplus.com.

About L39ION of Los Angeles

Brothers Justin and Cory Williams founded L39ION of Los Angeles in 2020. It is a professional cycling team and movement that aims to make the sport more diverse, inclusive, and accessible. L39ION has become one of the most successful and recognizable teams in American criterium racing, and its mission of bringing new faces and new energy to cycling reaches well beyond the podium.

About CYCPLUS

Founded in 2014 in Chengdu, China, CYCPLUS started with a simple goal: a group of passionate young cyclists and engineers wanting to build their own ideal gear. Driven by in-house R&D, pro-grade quality, and meaningful innovation, CYCPLUS designs and manufactures smart bike trainers, compact electric air pumps, and intelligent cycling electronics for riders of every level. With a genuine commitment to the rider experience, the brand strives to bring greater convenience and enjoyment to cyclists across more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. Above all, CYCPLUS is guided by a clear vision: to empower every rider to become their own cycling coach and expert. Learn more at www.cycplus.com. 

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Multi-year partnership puts CYCPLUS smart trainers and electric mini pumps in the hands of America’s top criterium team, from winter training to race day

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — L39ION of Los Angeles (L39ION), the championship-winning professional cycling team founded by Justin and Cory Williams, today announced a partnership with CYCPLUS, the maker of smart bike trainers and compact electric air pumps. Under the agreement, CYCPLUS becomes the Official Smart Trainer and Official Mini Pump Partner of L39ION.

L39ION riders will train on CYCPLUS smart trainers, including the T7 smart bike, T2 direct-drive smart trainer and R200 direct-drive smart trainer, for structured indoor sessions, recovery rides, and pre-race warm-ups. On the road, the team will carry CYCPLUS electric mini pumps, including the AS2 Ultra, for fast, reliable inflation in training and at races.

The partnership comes off the strongest seasons in L39ION’s history. The team dominated the 2026 American Criterium Cup (ACC) by sweeping both the individual overall titles and the team title. Team founder and rider, Justin Williams was crowned champion for the men while, L39ION standout, Skylar Schneider took the title for the women.

“The support CYCPLUS is giving L39ION goes well beyond its products,” said L39ION co-founder Justin Williams. “Since the first call they have understood and respected our mission and what we are aiming to do. I’m incredibly excited to see how these two brands can grow together.”

CYCPLUS makes gear that is easy to use and built to perform, for everyday riders and elite racers alike. Working with L39ION gives the brand a high-profile team to test its products in the demanding stop-start efforts of criterium racing. It also connects CYCPLUS with L39ION’s large and growing community of fans, who have made the team one of the most-followed programs in the sport.

“L39ION isn’t just winning races; they are pushing the culture of cycling forward and opening the sport up to a whole new generation,” said Steven Zhou, Founder and CEO of CYCPLUS. “That mission aligns seamlessly with what we do at CYCPLUS. We design intuitive, high-performance hardware that removes the hassle from riding and empowers every cyclist to become their own expert. Supporting Justin, Cory, and the entire L39ION roster from their winter training blocks to the top step of the podium is a massive milestone for our brand.”

As part of the partnership, CYCPLUS and L39ION will work together on content, community rides, and fan activations throughout the 2027 season. CYCPLUS products are available at www.cycplus.com.

About L39ION of Los Angeles

Brothers Justin and Cory Williams founded L39ION of Los Angeles in 2020. It is a professional cycling team and movement that aims to make the sport more diverse, inclusive, and accessible. L39ION has become one of the most successful and recognizable teams in American criterium racing, and its mission of bringing new faces and new energy to cycling reaches well beyond the podium.

About CYCPLUS

Founded in 2014 in Chengdu, China, CYCPLUS started with a simple goal: a group of passionate young cyclists and engineers wanting to build their own ideal gear. Driven by in-house R&D, pro-grade quality, and meaningful innovation, CYCPLUS designs and manufactures smart bike trainers, compact electric air pumps, and intelligent cycling electronics for riders of every level. With a genuine commitment to the rider experience, the brand strives to bring greater convenience and enjoyment to cyclists across more than 100 countries and regions worldwide. Above all, CYCPLUS is guided by a clear vision: to empower every rider to become their own cycling coach and expert. Learn more at www.cycplus.com. 

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BOWLING GREEN, Ky., Oct. 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Connected Nation (CN) has released a new report examining the relationship between household computer ownership and internet adoption and health outcomes at the county level across the United States.

The report, titled “Broadband Adoption and Population Health Outcomes in the United States,” focuses on whether county-level household internet and device adoption is associated with county-level health outcomes across a broad set of measures.

The study compared broadband adoption data with health data from rural and urban counties across the U.S. to see how internet access is connected to nine key health outcomes: years of potential life lost, percent of the population in fair or poor health, average number of physically unhealthy days, average number of mentally unhealthy days, injury death rates, percent of low-birth-weight births, rate of preventable hospitalizations, influenza vaccination rates among Medicare beneficiaries, and mammography rates among Medicare beneficiaries.

“We’ve long argued that broadband is an important facet of healthcare in America, from telehealth visits to remote patient monitoring,” said Chris McGovern, Director, Research Development, CN. “This study shows that counties where more people own computing devices and subscribe to broadband fare better in eight out of nine tested health outcomes, even after incomes and household education levels are taken into consideration. This is important because it indicates how broadband and health outcomes are connected.”

Some key findings from the report include:

Internet and device adoption is associated with better health outcomes across eight of the nine measures examined.The strongest and most consistent associations appear in self-reported health and premature mortality.Associations are generally larger in urban-majority counties than in rural-majority counties.Economic conditions exhibit a stronger relationship with health outcomes than adoption does.

This report comes at a critical time as states begin to implement plans as part of the Rural Health Transformation Program (RHTP): a five-year, $50 Billion federal initiative to help all 50 states strengthen rural healthcare delivery, infrastructure, and workforce stability.

“Across nearly every measure we examined, higher local connectivity was associated with better population health outcomes,” said David Nunnally, Research Data Scientist, CN. “The strongest links appeared in the indicators that matter most: how people feel and how long they live. As leaders weigh investments in health and infrastructure, connectivity and digital literacy belong in that conversation.”

The study found a consistent association between digital connectivity and better health outcomes at the county level. However, the strength of that connection depends on the health outcome and whether the county is urban or rural.

To download and read the full report and its findings, click here.

About Connected Nation: Marking its 25th anniversary in 2026, the national nonprofit’s mission is to improve lives by providing innovative solutions that expand access to and increase the adoption and use of broadband (high-speed internet) and its related technologies for all people. Everyone belongs in a Connected Nation. Learn more at connectednation.org.

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