Louis Meintjes wants to write a better story at this year's edition of Tour de France

Coming into 2024, Louis Meintjes is one of Intermarché - Wanty's designated leaders for this year, along his African colleague Biniam Girmay. Meintjes is coming off a disappointing year that, despite a promising start, failed to match his team's as well as his own expectations due unfortunate broken collarbone at Tour de France.

"I start 2024 with a good preparation, with two collective training camps during which we benefited from good conditions. I have extended my contract with Intermarché - Wanty for two more seasons, which makes me happy. I am grateful towards the team for the confidence. It is this confidence that made it possible for me to overcome a difficult period due to my collarbone fracture in the Tour de France," he says in press release.

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