Together with Wout van Aert, Tim Merlier (27) and Jasper Philipsen (22) should give our country even more sprint victories in the coming years. They finished fourth and fifth in Schoten, but the frustration afterwards was great. Merlier: “It is not the first time that I have received a blob from Jasper.” Philipsen: “Tim can say whatever he wants, I didn’t do anything wrong.” Before both become teammates at Alpecin-Fenix next year, a few things have to be discussed.
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