The 25-year-old American is only in his second season with Team Visma | Lease a Bike, but he has clearly found his place within the team. “The mentality within the team matches mine and so does the way of working”, said Jorgenson. “For a rider like me, who pays a lot of attention to small details, it’s really important to work in an environment where you can trust everyone around you. I’ve found that here, with the coaches, sports directors, food coaches, management, and all the other specialists. They look at the details even more closely than I ever could, which allows me to focus fully on my job: training and racing.”

That match quickly paid off, with an overall victory in Paris-Nice, a win in Dwars door Vlaanderen, a second place in the Critérium du Dauphiné, and an eighth-place finish in the Tour de France. This season, Jorgenson added a second Paris-Nice title. “Winning Paris-Nice twice was something I never thought was possible before I joined this team. It has changed my goals and ambitions and allowed me to dream bigger.”

Jorgenson will pursue those bigger dreams at Team Visma | Lease a Bike for at least the next four years. “Even though he was still under contract, it was our priority to secure Matteo for the long term,” explained Grischa Niermann, Head of Racing. “Matteo is a very important rider for us in both the Grand Tours and the Classics. We have big plans with him, and we’re happy he has committed his future to us.”

Jorgenson himself is equally enthusiastic about the extended stay. “I felt at home here from the start and don’t see any other team where I can work with the same trust and calmness. Honestly, it felt like an easy decision. I’ve set ambitious goals for the next four years and want to make this the peak of my career. I’m happy I can pursue those goals in this environment.”