“This is not what we are used to” – Soudal
Near misses, not no showsContext is important. Quick-Step have not been invisible. Paul Magnier finished second at…
Tim Merlier forced to delay 2026 season due to knee injury suffered in December
The Belgian, winner of 16 races last year – including stages 1 and 3 of the Saudi race…
“The races I can win as a sprinter, I’ve won” – Tim Merlier hints at shift in goals with Milano-Sanremo, Gent Wevelgem and Paris-Roubaix in his sights
If Merlier’s season was judged purely on numbers, the story would be simple. Sixteen victories speak loudly…
from Jonas Jinglegaard to Mathieu van der Noel and beyond
After a deep trawl through the current peloton, this is the only eight-man squad Santa could realistically…
Tim Merlier happy to help pave the way for his successor
Soudal – Quick-Step has suffered the loss of Remco Evenepoel in this latest cycling market. Although several high-profile…
2028 World Championships in Abu Dhabi might not be for sprinters after all
The most recent World Championships, as well as the upcoming ones, have at least one thing in common…
Tim Merlier fears pure sprinters are close to extinction
“On paper, I see about six sprint opportunities… but we’ll see if they really are.” His biggest…