Laboral Kutxa-Euskadi have confirmed the signing of Norwegian all-rounder Tiril Jørgensen, who will join the team on a two-year deal from 2026. After four formative seasons with Team Coop-Repsol and its predecessor Team Coop-Hitec Products, the 25-year-old makes the long-awaited jump to the ProTeam level on the back of an impressive 2025 campaign.
Jørgensen has been steadily progressing over the past two seasons, but 2025 marked a genuine breakthrough. Her performances across stage races and punchy northern classics demonstrated a rider ready to test herself against the strongest women in the peloton. With Laboral Kutxa-Euskadi choosing to remain a UCI Women’s ProTeam rather than push for an immediate WorldTour licence, the environment offers the Norwegian exactly what she has been searching for – an ambitious structure with room to grow.
A breakthrough season that caught attention
Although she is still chasing her first professional victory, Jørgensen’s consistency has been her calling card. She delivered one of her best performances to date at the Volta a Portugal Feminina, finishing fourth overall in a race that demanded climbing resilience and tactical poise.
Her progression was just as clear in the one-day scene, where she secured ninth at the Navarra Women’s Elite Classics, cracking the top ten in one of Spain’s most demanding spring fixtures. Summer and early autumn brought further highlights with ninth overall at the Tour of Norway and tenth at the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya Femenina, results which underline her continued development in multi-day racing.
Across the season, she showed versatility, tactical intelligence, and the temperament needed to survive difficult race situations. Those traits made her an appealing option for Laboral Kutxa-Euskadi, who are building a roster rooted in progression and long-term structure.
A rider inspired by the Basque project
Speaking about the move, Jørgensen said:
“The team has always looked like it is growing step by step, which shows that they are doing things the right way. It is inspiring to join such an ambitious project. I am excited to continue improving and to contribute wherever I can.”
The Norwegian becomes the latest addition to a squad that has committed to developing riders from a broad range of backgrounds while maintaining strong Basque identity. Jørgensen’s arrival aligns with Laboral Kutxa’s goal of expanding their climbing depth and improving their presence in week-long stage races.
A valuable signing for a team growing in stature
Laboral Kutxa-Euskadi praised her steady rise and adaptability across a variety of terrains. Team leadership sees her as a rider who can grow into a key GC helper, a consistent presence in hilly one-day races, and possibly a long-term contender for results of her own as she matures.
Her move also comes during a structural shift within her previous organisation. Following the split between the men’s and women’s sides of Team Coop-Repsol and the team’s financial uncertainty through mid-2025, the timing aligns well for Jørgensen to take the next step in a stable environment.
Ready for the next chapter
With her move confirmed and a clearly defined development plan ahead, Jørgensen enters 2026 as one of Laboral Kutxa-Euskadi’s most intriguing new signings. Her trajectory suggests that she is still far from her ceiling, and within a team known for its patient and methodical progress, she is well placed to continue climbing.
A full professional contract is a well earned reward for a rider who has steadily built her reputation through hard work, tactical maturity, and consistent results. Laboral Kutxa-Euskadi now have the opportunity to shape the next stage of her career – and Jørgensen has the chance to show just how high her potential reaches.
