Tim Merlier: “I just try to win as much as possible”

March 9 ^th 2025 - 15:56

“It’s always nice to start a stage race and get a win. I’m very proud to win in Paris-Nice. Visma started to make the bunch really nervous. There was some attack on the climbs with Loulou [Julian Alaphilippe]. The bunch was really nervous but we organised again to stay in front. The others closed the gap and Bert [Van Lerberghe] did a perfect lead-out. It’s the second time I get the yellow jersey in Paris-Nice, the second time I win the stuffed lion too! I’ll try to stay in the lead, it may be possible tomorrow but then I think it’ll get much harder. I’ll try my luck tomorrow again. Last year was also really good so I’m on the same level I think. It’s not up to me to say if I’m the best sprinter in the world. I just try to win as much as possible and to take my opportunities. We’ll see what happens with the weather in the next days… If it’s not too cold, like this, it’s perfect.”