What the hell is this, NEVER heard of this shit before

https://www.cyclingnews.com/news/riders-signed-uci-paperwork-complete-and-alex-howes-says-its-going-to-happen-for-modern-adventure-pro-cycling/
https://www.maprocycling.com/

Cringe. Why are Am*ricans like this. Also they have zero riders according to PCS