Tim Merlier Thread

[Kwaremonster]

There aren't 2 guys faster than him in a road sprint.

In a way it's sad that he got discovered this late, and also doesn't get a lot of GT chances. But I think there are still some years to come in his career, and I believe he will still add some important victories to his tally. A classic like Gent-Wevelgem should be possible too on a very good day.

I agree that he seems the fastest sprinter after phillipsen at the moment. Very impressive. However I also have the feeling he is too bad with the hills to win one of the classics..

 

[Wvv]

I agree that he seems the fastest sprinter after phillipsen at the moment. Very impressive. However I also have the feeling he is too bad with the hills to win one of the classics..

Rewatch last year's Wevelgem finale. Or look at the 2022 results.

 

[Wvv]

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.

 

[search]

It's kinda impressive how Merlier seems to find another gear when he sees Cameron and his son at the finish

 

[Unchained]

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 involved

 

[ChewbaccaDefense]

Thank you Luke Lamperti

 

[Logic-is-your-friend]

Super cool comment!! I did not know a family component was involved

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.

 

[Wvv]

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.

Makes you think, Frank would've been quite the pretty drag.

 

[Ilmaestro99]

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.

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.

 

[jmdirt]

Comgrtas TM!
Fast dude!