# Alpecin‑Premier Tech 2027 roster expansion

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/alpecinpremier-tech-2027-roster-expansion
> Updated: 2026-08-01T08:37:00.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

In late July 2026, Alpecin‑Premier Tech was reported to be close to signing 23‑year‑old Estonian sprinter Madis Mihkels on a two‑year deal, positioning him as a secondary sprinter after Kaden Groves’ departure. Within a week, the team confirmed a broader recruitment drive for the 2027 season, announcing three new riders: Spanish classics specialist Iván García Cortina, Dutch Giro d’Italia stage‑winner Casper van Uden, and the previously discussed Estonian sprinter Madis Mihkels. The signings are intended to reinforce the squad’s sprint train behind leaders Jasper Philipsen and Mathieu van der Poel and to bolster its classics lineup.

These moves illustrate Alpecin‑Premier Tech’s strategic push to enhance both its sprinting capabilities and one‑day race strength ahead of the 2027 campaign.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-01: Alpecin-Premier Tech adds Garcia Cortina, Van Uden and Mihkels for 2027 season

Alpecin‑Premier Tech signs Iván García Cortina, Casper van Uden and Madis Mihkels for 2027 to boost its classics squad and sprint train around Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/alpecin-premier-tech-adds-garcia-cortina-van-uden-and-mihkels-for-2027-season

### 2026-07-25: Madis Mihkels set to become Alpecin's second sprinter

Estonian sprinter Madis Mihkels is close to a two‑year deal with Belgian team Alpecin‑Premier Tech, replacing Kaden Groves as the squad's second sprinter ahead of a contested role with Casper van Uden expected.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/madis-mihkels-set-to-become-alpecins-second-sprinter

---
Cite as: Alpecin‑Premier Tech 2027 roster expansion. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/alpecinpremier-tech-2027-roster-expansion