Hagens Berman Jayco is proud to welcome Jasper Verbrugge, one of Belgium’s most promising young riders, to the team for the 2026 season. Known for his strength in the classics and stage races alike, Verbrugge brings an impressive resume and a fearless racing style that fits perfectly within HBJ’s development philosophy.
Verbrugge has already shown his potential with stage wins and podiums across Europe, including a stage victory and 2nd overall at the Jugendrundfahrt Oberösterreich, a stage win and 4th GC at the Vuelta a los Valles Cántabros, and podium finishes at Gent-Wevelgem and Romsée-Stavelot–Romsée. He also impressed with 7th at E3 Saxo Classic and 13th at Paris–Roubaix, confirming his ability to handle some of the sport’s toughest races.
“I feel very honoured to join HBJ next year,” said Verbrugge. “In the upcoming years I will develop myself in this professional, experienced environment. When I started cycling, I could just dream of this opportunity…now I will prove it!”
Team owner Axel Merckx praised Verbrugge’s potential and character:
“Jasper has already shown he can perform across a wide variety of races, from the cobbled classics to stage events. His maturity, work ethic, and all-around strength make him an exciting addition to our lineup. We’re looking forward to helping him take the next step in his development.”
With his classics pedigree and stage-race versatility, Jasper Verbrugge adds another dimension to Hagens Berman Jayco’s 2026 roster as the team continues its mission to shape the next generation of world-class cyclists.
