
Team Alpecin-Premier Tech are above all known as a team profficient in Classics and sprint finishes, represented by star names Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen at the two fronts, but the Belgian formation also seem to have a knack for finding climbing gems. Such as Ramses Debruyne.
It's not the first time Alpecin identified a big climbing talent - after all UAE's key mountain domestique Jay Vine was once scouted by Alpecin through Zwift academy - but it remains quite a rare occasion. However Debruyne is proving himself to be a name to count on in every start.
The 23-year-old's career started in Lotto's development team, before moving on to Alpecin's development programme where it took Debruyne one season to prove himself worthy of a WorldTour promotion.
From that point onward, Debruyne immediately fit in the puzzle with three World Tour top-10 finishes in his debut season, but it's only in 2026 that he's truly started to shine.
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Steady progress
While not outstanding results in their own regard, two top-25 finishes at La Flèche Wallonne and Liège-Bastogne-Liège are an impressive record for such a young rider. And it did not take Debruyne long to prove it was not a fluke when he finished second in Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes opening stage, losing only to the escapee Alex Baudin.
Furthermore, Debruyne maintained a steady level through the mountain stages to finish a solid 13th overall in the decimated field of the French race.
✍️ Contract extension.
— Alpecin - Premier Tech (@AlpecinPT) June 15, 2026
We're proud to announce that Ramses Debruyne has extended his contract with Alpecin-Premier Tech until the end of 2028. 💙
The 23-year-old Belgian joined our Development Team in 2024 and progressed to the WorldTour team after just one season, continuing… pic.twitter.com/bHB7Kf2z9M
Despite an apparent interest from other teams, Alpecin did not hesitate to offer their rising young rider a contract renewal which will see Debruyne continue in the grey kit for at least two more seasons.
"I'm proud to extend my contract with Alpecin-Premier Tech. This team has believed in me from the start and has played a key role in my development. The trust and support I've received made this an easy decision, and I'm motivated to keep growing and contributing to the team's success in the years ahead," Debruyne said.

Ondrej ZhasilCycling Journalist
Ondřej Zhasil is a cycling journalist at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2023. He is based in Ostrava, the third-largest city in the Czech Republic, and covers professional cycling across the main UCI competitions, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España. A key focus of his work is startlist analysis and pre-race coverage, where he examines team selections, rider line-ups, and tactical scenarios ahead of major events.
Alongside WorldTour coverage, Ondřej has developed specific expertise in junior cycling and in racing across East Asia, including competitions in China and Japan. He also maintains a broad working knowledge of other disciplines and levels, including cyclocross, while continuing to expand his understanding of mountain bike racing.
Ondřej holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and Physics, which supports his analytical, data-driven approach to performance and race analysis. In his reporting, he regularly uses ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available.
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