In a sport where professional teams come and go with the seasons, there's something remarkable about Hot Tubes. For over three decades, this youth cycling program has been quietly transforming talented teenagers into world-class athletes from its base in New England. Now, with more than 130 national titles to its name and a fresh partnership with INEOS Grenadiers – one of cycling's most prominent professional teams – Hot Tubes is writing its next chapter.
"We're not just building cyclists," says Toby Stanton, who founded Hot Tubes in 1992 and still manages the team today. "We're developing young people who happen to be exceptional on bikes." His understated approach has proven extraordinarily effective – Hot Tubes has produced more professional cyclists than any other American program, with dozens of alumni currently competing at the sport's highest levels.
This success story continues through 2025, with Verge, the New York-based cycling apparel maker, renewing its commitment to outfit these young riders. It's a partnership that makes perfect sense – both organizations share an obsession with helping cyclists perform at their peak.
The addition of INEOS Grenadiers to the Hot Tubes family this year opens new doors for these young athletes. As part of INEOS's development network, Hot Tubes riders now have a clearer path to the professional ranks, where several of their predecessors already compete at the UCI WorldTour level.
"Working with Hot Tubes feels natural," explains Charlie Issendorf, VP of Sales & Marketing at Verge. "When you see these young riders giving everything they have to the sport, you want to support that pure passion. That's what cycling is all about."
For the next generation of cycling talents, the road to the top often begins with a Hot Tubes jersey. And with their expanding network of support, these young riders have more opportunities than ever to turn their two-wheeled dreams into reality.
