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James Moultrie

'The best result we could have done' – No regrets for Tim Merlier and Soudal-QuickStep at Gent-Wevelgem despite criticism over chase

WEVELGEM BELGIUM MARCH 30 Tim Merlier of Belgium and Team Soudal QuickStep on second place poses on the podium ceremony after the 87th GentWevelgem in Flanders Fields 2025 Mens Elite a 2503km one day race from Ypres to Wevelgem UCIWT on March 30 2025 in Wevelgem Belgium Photo by Tim de WaeleGetty Images.

Soudal-QuickStep were once the dominant force in the Spring Classics, monstering opposition with several leaders like Tom Boonen, Niki Terpstra and Philippe Gilbert at times throughout the past two decades. But after a disastrous campaign at their home races in 2024, a second-place finish at Gent-Wevelgem was more than they could have hoped for.

It came through star sprinter Tim Merlier on Sunday after a day of total suffering, as he outsprinted Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek) to the line in Wevelgem, denying the American team a 1-2 finish alongside solo winner Mads Pedersen.

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