If we talk about the riders of the season, then this year it must also inevitably mention Tim Merlier. The Soudal Quick-Step rider already had a particularly successful year, including winning in the Schelded prize and 2 journeys in the Tour de France. Also read: Kooij leaves Visma and relocates to a new team The … Read more
Jasper Philipsen has in his personal column for The importance of Limburg looked back on an exceptional day in the Vuelta a España. The eleventh stage was overshadowed by external disruptions and personal physical doubts, so that the Sprinter of Alpecin-DECEUNINCK thinks aloud about a possible departure from De Ronde. Also read: Johan Bruyneel knows … Read more
The eighth stage of the Vuelta a España had a chaotic final chord in the streets of Zaragoza. Jasper Philipsen won the Sprint, but the topic of conversation was Elia Viviani. The experienced Italian came in second, but was severely punished by the jury after the jury for deviating from his line. A return to … Read more
His Vuelta could not start better for Jasper Philipsen. He won the opening stage with force majeure, and so, just like in the last Tour de France, was immediately allowed to take the leader’s jersey. But furthermore it has not been much for the Kempenaar. Also read: Philipsen knocked in Vuelta-Sprint, Turner takes surprising stage … Read more
Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 07:32 Analyse Three times they entered the sprint duel in the Baloise Belgium Tour, but if we are honest it never came to a real direct clash between Jasper Philipsen and Tim Merlier. In the meantime, that has already been from the Schelded prize in April. Both sprinters scored with … Read more
Jasper Philipsen, the defending champion, had a rough day at milan-Sanremo, dropping off the pace early on the Cipressa. His struggles, however, didn’t dampen the spirits of Alpecin-Deceuninck, as teammate Mathieu van der Poel powered to victory. While philipsen’s performance wasn’t up to par, the “Flame,” as he’s known, was swift to celebrate with his … Read more
Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 09:25 Top sprinter Jasper PhilipsenS milan-San Remo hopes took a hit after a nasty crash in the final kilometer of Danilith Nokere Koerse.The 27-year-old, a key contender for the upcoming classic, was forced to seek medical attention, casting doubt on his participation. Philipsen addressed the incident in a statement released … Read more
Van der Poel’s Seventh World Title Fuels Ski Trip, But Intrusion Mars Mountain Peace A seventh world title, a record-tying feat for the Dutch cycling superstar Mathieu van der Poel, brought celebrations to the Van der Poel household last Sunday. The Dutchman, now a legend in the sport, immediately sought relaxation, a familiar winter ritual: … Read more