- Jan 3, 2019
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- Jan 3, 2019
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A compliment Merlier certainly deserves:
Aesthetically, Tim is one of the finest sprinters to watch. You can see his leg speed in perfect balance with raw power, because he rarely swerves or moves his body too much. It's a bit comparable to Italian greats Cipollini and Petacchi, although Merlier's kick displays a bit more force. He's like a slingshot or a catapult. Nokere today was a fine example.
Aesthetically, Tim is one of the finest sprinters to watch. You can see his leg speed in perfect balance with raw power, because he rarely swerves or moves his body too much. It's a bit comparable to Italian greats Cipollini and Petacchi, although Merlier's kick displays a bit more force. He's like a slingshot or a catapult. Nokere today was a fine example.
- Aug 29, 2009
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It's kinda impressive how Merlier seems to find another gear when he sees Cameron and his son at the finish 
Super cool comment!! I did not know a family component was involvedIt's kinda impressive how Merlier seems to find another gear when he sees Cameron and his son at the finish
- Jun 7, 2011
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A family component that looks like Frank Vandenbroucke. Uncanny. If you've ever wondered what Frank would've looked like with long hair and make up, just google Cameron.
- Jan 3, 2019
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Makes you think, Frank would've been quite the pretty drag.
- Apr 13, 2021
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Yes , this is why merlier is probably my favourite sprinter at the moment. The sprint he did on nokere korse yesterday, was the kind of sprint that I would see as a kid from pettachi, Sagan, Cavendish and make me think that racing was the coolest thing in the world.
- Aug 13, 2011
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A great win for Merlier and this Giro proved the doubters wrong that said he couldn’t keep it together after the first week. Hopefully he goes to the Vuelta as well, last year was terrible for him missing all the GTs.
I think he showed his Belgian 1.Pro and 1.1. experience in the final sprint. Knew exactly how to sprint on the pavé, and that launching the sprint just before gives you a huge advantage – the exact thing he does every year in Nokere Koerse. He's a smart guy
- Feb 21, 2019
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Merlier deserves to be selected for the Tour, he has already 12 wins this season only 2 behind Pogacar.
- Jan 10, 2019
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Without Remco’s ambitions he would always be selected for the Tour. Weird that such a sprinter only has 1 win in the Tour, but he doesn’t even get a chance the last years.
What a season he’s having.
What a season he’s having.
TM got the better of JP for the second time this week. Pati has got to send him to the TdF, right?
- Aug 13, 2011
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You’d think so, can definitely pick up some wins.
- Apr 30, 2011
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And it was the only sprint he contested, the rest of the race was for Philipsen.
Merlier must be the fastest sprinter in the world atm, when he's well placed he beats Philipsen and Milan more often than not.
His choice of teams leaves alot to be desired. Going to QS meant he was behind Jakobsen and Remco, which makes it hard to go to the TDF. He;s wasted part of his career.
- Jan 3, 2019
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Best sprinter of the season, top 3 over the last 5 years too. An international champion's jersey to celebrate. Congratulations Tim.
Sadly some here think he is a dirty sprinter, while in fact he is a gentleman. It's true, he had two weird sprints this season, of which the Groenewegen crash was really silly. That doesn't take away his fair style over the years and certainly his stellar performances recently.
Even with the lesser focus, the Wolfpack remains an authority in sprints. And they have Merlier (and Van Lerberghe) to thank for.
Sadly some here think he is a dirty sprinter, while in fact he is a gentleman. It's true, he had two weird sprints this season, of which the Groenewegen crash was really silly. That doesn't take away his fair style over the years and certainly his stellar performances recently.
Even with the lesser focus, the Wolfpack remains an authority in sprints. And they have Merlier (and Van Lerberghe) to thank for.
He is underrated. He has won twice as many sprints as Philipsen in races both started (12 vs 6). With Mvdp in support it could have been more.
- Aug 13, 2011
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And got rid of the talk that he can’t win after the first couple days in a grand tour.
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