Matteo Jorgenson

Matteo Jorgenson has emerged as one of the most exciting riders of his generation - a versatile, all-rounder capable of winning week-long stage races, climbing with the best, and fighting for results in the Classics. With standout performances in races like Paris–Nice, the Tour de France, and the Spring Classics, the American has become a rising star in the WorldTour peloton. Intelligent, resilient and always aggressive, Jorgenson blends consistency with flair and looks set to lead the next era of U.S. cycling.

Born in 1999 in Walnut Creek, California, and raised in Boise, Idaho, Jorgenson took up cycling through the local BYRDS youth program. He bypassed the college route to pursue a career in Europe, joining AG2R’s development team in France. In 2020, he signed with Movistar Team, making the rare leap from American amateur to WorldTour pro. His time in France, where he learned the language and adapted to European racing, laid the groundwork for his rapid ascent.

Jorgenson made his Grand Tour debut at the 2021 Giro d’Italia, but it was at the 2022 Tour de France where he truly broke through. He attacked from breakaways, came close to a stage win in Foix, and finished an impressive 20th overall. In the 2023 Tour, he lit up Le Puy de Dôme with a bold solo attack, again finishing fourth - but had to abandon due to a crash. In 2024, now riding for Visma | Lease a Bike, he returned as a key mountain domestique for Jonas Vingegaard, helping secure overall victory while riding to eighth place himself - the best American GC result in nearly a decade.

In early 2023, Jorgenson claimed his first overall win at the Tour of Oman, then finished second at the Tour de Romandie. His real breakout came in 2024, when he won Paris–Nice, becoming the first American in 18 years to take the title. He nearly repeated the feat at the Critérium du Dauphiné, finishing second overall after a gutsy final-stage attack that brought him within eight seconds of Primož Roglič. These results confirmed his status as a genuine GC threat.

Jorgenson has also impressed in the Spring Classics, with top-10 finishes in E3 Saxo Classic and the Tour of Flanders. In 2024, he seized his first major one-day win at Dwars door Vlaanderen, attacking solo to become the first North American winner of the race. His mix of climbing power and tactical instinct makes him one of the most dangerous riders in hilly and cobbled one-day races.

Based in Nice, France, Jorgenson lives and trains with fellow pros. Fluent in French, he credits his time in AG2R’s development team for helping him adapt to European life. Known for his thoughtful approach and dedication, Jorgenson has invested heavily in his own performance and remains grounded despite his growing success.

After strong performances in 2023, Jorgenson signed a multi-year deal with Team Visma | Lease a Bike, reportedly earning close to €1 million per year. His marketability is growing, and he's becoming a key U.S. ambassador for the sport in both Europe and America.

• First American to win Paris–Nice since 2006
• Winner of Dwars door Vlaanderen 2024
• First American with back-to-back wins at Paris–Nice (2024–2025)

Signed through 2026, Jorgenson is now seen as a future Tour de France GC leader for Visma | Lease a Bike. With the maturing of Vingegaard, the American could target co-leadership in a Grand Tour. Whether chasing another stage race title, a Monument win, or a podium in Paris, Matteo Jorgenson is no longer just a rising star - he’s a contender.