Burgos Burpellet BH continues to shape its squad for the 2027 season and has now confirmed its 20th rider. The latest addition is Presley Evans, a 20-year-old American who will turn professional after spending the past two seasons with Equipo Cortizo. The Spanish team is backing young talent once again, recruiting another rider from the Spanish amateur ranks.

Evans is Burgos Burpellet BH’s ninth signing for next season and has agreed a two-year contract through the end of 2028. His arrival also marks another step in the team’s partnership with Club Ciclista Padronés. He will be the 11th rider to make the move from the club to the professional team. It is a significant move in the transfer market.

The American earned this opportunity through his progress on the amateur calendar, where he has shown his versatility, particularly on rolling terrain. His best result came in 2025, when he finished sixth overall at the Vuelta a Zamora and won the race’s best young rider award.

From the United States to Spanish amateur cycling

Born in Crozet, Virginia, Presley Evans began his sporting career in several disciplines. Before focusing on road racing, he competed in mountain biking and cyclocross, achieving notable results in both. In mountain biking, he recorded wins, podiums and top-10 finishes in US Cup events. In cyclocross, he raced UCI events in the United States and Belgium.

His progress on the road also began in the United States. He finished fifth at the 2022 US Cadet Championships and sixth at the junior national championships a year later. In 2023, he also gained his first racing experience in Europe, finishing second at the Ereprijs Delvaux in Belgium.

In 2024, he took another important step by joining EF Education-Easy Post’s junior team through the ONTO Cycling project. There, he raced some of the category’s leading international events and represented the US national team at races including the Course de la Paix and the Grand Prix West Bohemia.

His move into Spanish amateur cycling proved decisive in developing his potential. Equipo Cortizo signed him in 2025, and Evans responded with a season of steady progress, delivering promising results across a range of terrain. Alongside his sixth place at the Vuelta a Zamora, he finished 13th at the Clásica de Pascua, 15th at the Gran Premio de Cuéllar and 19th at the Volta a Portugal de Futuro.

A climber with room to grow at Burgos Burpellet BH

In 2026, his second season with Equipo Cortizo, Evans continued to gain experience and opportunities in higher-level races. He finished 14th at the Memorial Julio López 'Chineta' and 12th at the Trofeo Olías Industrial, while also making his debut in international stage races such as the Volta ao Alentejo, the Circuit des Ardennes and the Tour de Bretagne.

He also tested himself against the best riders of his generation in the United States, finishing 12th at the under-23 national championships. His rides at the GP Internacional TSF-JN and the Vuelta a Salamanca rounded off a year of learning before his move to the professional ranks.

Evans has made no secret of his excitement about the opportunity offered by the Burgos team. “This is one of those moments when I have to pinch myself to believe it. I’m more than excited to join Burgos Burpellet BH. Becoming a professional cyclist has been one of my dreams since I was a little boy,” he said.

The American also thanked Equipo Cortizo for the role it has played in his development. “I think it’s the best team in Spain, and Marcos Serrano has an incredible programme that has helped me grow over the past two seasons. Equipo Cortizo has given me so many opportunities to race. I wouldn’t be signing for Burgos Burpellet BH if it weren’t for the platform they have built there.”

As he prepares for his first season in the professional peloton, Evans knows he still has a long way to go. He plans to learn from his new teammates and keep developing as a rider. He is clear about where he sees his best opportunities: “I see myself succeeding on more demanding mountain terrain.”