Rider Profile
Tim Merlier
Soudal-Quickstep

Personal Details:
Teams history:
- 2025 - Soudal-Quickstep
- 2024 - Soudal-Quickstep
- 2023 - Soudal-QuickStep
- 2022 - Alpecin-Deceuninck
- 2021 - Alpecin-Fenix
- 2020 - Alpecin-Fenix
- 2018 - Veranda's Willems Crelan
- 2017 - Veranda's Willems Crelan
- 2016 - Crelan-Vastgoedservice Continental Team
Related Articles

Bad news for the sprinters, good news for Tadej Pogačar? Artificial hill under construction for 2028 Abu Dhabi Road World Championships
By Matilda Price published
News Middle Eastern road race likely won't be so flat after all

Tour de France stage wins? No, the world's top sprinter names a second place as his best result of 2025
By Dani Ostanek published
News 'I'll never say something like that about myself' Tim Merlier says of his dazzling 2025 campaign

'They want more excitement' – Tim Merlier laments lack of sprint opportunities in 2026 Tour de France
By Stephen Farrand published
News Soudal-QuickStep sprinter sees six chances but a Paris win seems out of reach

21 years on, freshly revived Tour of Holland set to round out 2025 European stage racing season
By Alasdair Fotheringham published
News New 2.1 race features gravel stage, two time trials and 'mountainous' trek through south Netherlands

Who has the savvy and skills to win elite races at 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships? A look at the contenders
By Kirsten Frattini, Jackie Tyson published
Contenders The fourth edition for gravel gold favours punchy riders on compact, hilly course with roads used by Amstel Gold Race

Tour de France stage 17 final kilometre crash ends Tim Merlier's sprint hopes, leaves Biniam Girmay in pain
By Stephen Farrand last updated
News 'I'm just happy I stayed on the bike' - Merlier credits cyclocross skills after missing out on a third win

Last-minute change to Tour de France stage 13 time cut saves Tim Merlier but sparks anger across the peloton
By Peter Stuart published
Expanding the already large 33% time cut only minutes before the time trial start spared a number of top sprinters from expulsion

'It's very far from over' – Robbie McEwen sees Tadej Pogačar as main rival for Jonathan Milan in Tour de France green jersey battle
By Dani Ostanek published
News Sprinting legend names his own top sprinter in the world, says Mathieu van der Poel could one day win green if he gives 'full focus' to points classification
Blogs
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The fascination of the three amigos GC battle - Philippa York Vuelta a España analysis
Jonas Vingegaard is the overall favourite but can João Almeida and Juan Ayuso combine to beat him? -
Nathan Haas blog: Has the UCI done enough for gravel pros at the Gravel World Championships?
Sponsored gravel riders appear to be losing interest in the rainbow jersey battle -
Lauren De Crescenzo and her tough decision to miss UCI Gravel World Championships
In her own words, the gravel star explains the complex picture of the Gravel World Championships for the US team -
A proper women's race – Historic day in Emporia at Unbound Gravel
Extended gaps around women's start end with unprecedented sprint finish though 'it’s still imperfect, but it’s the best we can do for now' -
Road prep and adapting to new rules as Life Time Grand Prix begins at Fuego XL mountain bike event
Lauren De Crescenzo uses The Growler for confidence boost ride ahead of prestigious off-road series






