Tim Merlier will sport the European Champion jersey for the first time at the
Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen, less than a week since becoming the first Belgian male rider to win the continental title.
Victorious in 14 races this season, the 31-year-old will lead
Soudal - Quick-Step on Friday in a race that the Belgian team has won five times so far. Merlier will be joined by Ayco Bastiaens, Josef Cerny, Bert Van Lerberghe, Warre Vangheluwe, Jordi Warlop and Senne Hulsmans from the Development team.