Alessandro Verre is the 21st rider of the MBH Bank Ballan CSB Colpack team for 2026. Born in Marsicovetere (Basilicata) on November 17, 2001, he celebrates his 24th birthday in the best possible way. In 2025, Verre narrowly missed victory in the queen stage of the Giro d'Italia, finishing 2nd, and wore the polka dot jersey at the Vuelta España during the Italian stages.

Like Fausto Masnada, Davide Persico, and Samuele Zoccarato, he is a rider who has already ridden for the MBH Bank Ballan CSB Colpack team in 2021, distinguishing himself at the Giro Next Gen with a 6th place in the general classification and winning several races, including a stage of the Giro della Valle d'Aosta, traditionally reserved for climbers.

For Verre, who is currently alternating between gym sessions and road rides, the future is yet to be written. The off-season in Basilicata has been mild so far, and he is still training in shorts and a t-shirt, so things are going well. The rider is very happy to return to the MBH Bank Ballan CSB Colpack family: "A well-organized team – confirms the Lucanian – where there is a direct human relationship".

Alessandro comes from an experience with a World Tour team (Arkea B&B Hotels), which was very structured, and does not consider this return a step backward.

"In these four years, I have accumulated valuable experience, participating in many high-level races in an increasingly competitive cycling world. Every new adventure brings great expectations. I believe it's fundamental to maintain serenity. I only ask to stay healthy, avoiding compromising the season due to various viruses. In recent years, I've often seen many riders get sick and lose months. So in this case too, a bit of luck is needed, especially because every year I seem to improve, but the group keeps getting stronger, so no unexpected events are allowed. Results are then the logical consequence of work".

Bevilacqua, team manager, explains the choice of Verre: "We have always had great respect for Alessandro. Towards the end of the summer, we spoke, and the idea of teaming up again was born. For us, he is an important piece that fits into a roster we already consider competitive".