Jasper Stuyven

Jasper Stuyven is a Belgian professional racing cyclist known for his achievements as a classics specialist and stage race competitor. After securing the UCI Junior World Road Race Championships in 2009, Jasper Stuyven went on to establish himself as a prominent Belgian professional racing cyclist and classics specialist. His early career showcased significant promise, with victories in significant junior one-day races including Paris-Roubaix Juniors and Remouchamps–Ferrières–Remouchamps in 2010. Demonstrating consistent performance, Stuyven later joined the Bontrager–Livestrong team, where he achieved four victories, notably claiming the overall classification of the Volta ao Alentejo in 2013.

Stuyven advanced to the UCI WorldTeam Trek Factory Racing in 2014. In his debut Grand Tour, the Vuelta a España, he achieved fourth place in three stages and ranked ninth in the points classification. A significant milestone occurred in 2015 when he won Stage 8 of the Vuelta a España, despite a crash forcing his withdrawal from the race due to a broken scaphoid. In 2016, Stuyven claimed victory at the Belgian classic Kuurne–Brussels–Kuurne with a decisive solo breakaway.

Beyond his professional cycling endeavors, Stuyven co-operates a unique venture, Chocolade Atelier Stuyven, with his uncle, specializing in cycling-themed confections.