Belgian sprinter
Tim Merlier, who rides for Soudal-Quick
Step, has expressed his hope to participate in the
Tour de France next year.
The 32-year-old, who has previously tasted success in the prestigious race, is
eager to make a return, particularly given the potential opportunities for
sprinters in the 2025 edition.
Soudal-Quick Step's team leader, Remco Evenepoel, made
headlines with his stellar performance in this year’s Tour de France, winning
the white jersey and finishing third overall in the general classification.
Merlier, a Tour de France stage winner in 2021 and the 2024 European Road Race
Champion, also added three Giro d'Italia stage victories to his name this
season. His ambition is to compete against top sprinters like Jasper Philipsen
and Biniam Girmay, especially with the first stage of the 2025 Tour being flat,
offering a
rare chance for a sprinter to don the yellow jersey.