Freddie De Los Santos - The Drive Behind a Team USA Para-Cyclist

US Army veteran Freddie De Los Santos has built an impressive career through determination, resilience, and a relentless drive to compete. At the 2026 UCI Para-cycling Road World Championships in Huntsville, Alabama, fellow Paralympian Krige Schabort sits down with Freddie to talk about his journey into para-cycling, racing for Team USA, competing on the world stage, and what continues to motivate him. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Freddie’s Journey into Para-Cycling 02:15 Discovering Handcycling 04:30 Joining Team USA 06:45 Competing at the Paralympic Games 09:20 Racing at the World Championships 12:10 Life Beyond Cycling: Freddie the Artist 14:35 What Keeps Freddie Motivated 16:20 What’s Next Detours is presented by Sports N Spokes (www.SportsnSpokes.com), the magazine for wheelchair sports and recreation and a publication of the Paralyzed Veterans of America. Subscribe to Detours for conversations with the athletes, pioneers, and innovators who are changing the world of adaptive sports. #FreddieDeLosSantos #ParaCycling #TeamUSA #Paralympics #AdaptiveSports ‪@ucichannel‬