Team USA at the 2026 Trial des Nations
In the days before the 2026 Trial des Nations, On the Pegs sat down with three U.S. riders in northwestern Spain: a Trial 2 rookie, a six-time TdN veteran, and a first-timer on the challenge team. Host Abigail Buzzelli talked with Ryon Land, Alex Myers, and Max Glueck about their seasons and what it takes to ride for Team USA.
Ryon Land: Turning a Season Around
Ryon Land, 16, moved up to Trial 2 this year after winning the Trial 3 title. His first season in the class got off to a hard start. A serious injury set back the beginning of his year, and a tough round in Japan followed.
By the end of the season, Land had turned things around. He credits much of that change to the mental training he did at Adam Raga’s school.
Land also makes the case that every rider should start on a 125 and talks through his goals for next season, including how he trains for wet conditions.
Alex Myers: Back for a Sixth TdN
Alex Myers returned for his sixth Trial des Nations as the only rider back from last year’s winning men’s team. He shares stories from past TdNs, starting with his first trip to Europe, and talks about the changes to the team and the bike adjustments that come with riding in Europe.
Myers also covers his move to TRS, how he structures his practice, and what it’s like riding trials at six foot three. For riders hoping to make the team, his advice comes down to persistence and loving the sport.
He also brings a hot take on the national format, including the idea of 10 sections and three loops. It’s a preview of his upcoming episode with Steph. Have a question you want us to ask Alex? Send it our way.
Max Glueck: A First Trip to Europe
Max Glueck made his first trip to Europe to ride a 125 on the challenge team at his first TdN. He talks about this year’s Expert championship battle, balancing riding with engineering school, and why he doesn’t want to hear any more complaints about bikes.
Listen to Episode 9 of the On the Pegs Podcast for the full conversations with Ryon Land, Alex Myers, and Max Glueck from the 2026 Trial des Nations.