Merlier takes a convincing win on stage 1 of the Baloise Belgium Tour
With his first Tour de France start in four years just around the corner, Tim Merlier (Soudal-Quick-Step) flashed his form in an uphill sprint on stage 1 of the Baloise Belgium Tour.
The 32-year-old Belgian went long in Knokke-Heist and took a no-doubt victory, crossing the line well ahead of Juan Sebastián Molano (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) and Ethan Vernon (Israel-Premier Tech). More sprint opportunities await in the coming days.
[race_result id=60 stage_id=0 count=5 gc=0 year=2025]
[race_result id=60 stage_id=0 count=5 gc=5 year=2025]
