From the classroom to the chaotic sprint finishes of the pro peloton, Tim Merlier and Bert Van Lerberghe have been friends for over 20 years.
Since meeting in school, the pair have built an enduring bond that has seen them grow on to a formidable lead-out man/sprinter partnership, with the pair having an understanding that allowed them to navigate cycling’s chaotic sprint finishes and rack up countless victories in the Soudal Quick-Step jersey.
In this chat with The Wolfpack Howls, Tim and Bert reached a lot of topics, telling us how others often think that their teasing of each other is them arguing, about what it would be like for Tim to lead out Bert, their goals for this spring and their passions away from road racing.
Listen to the episode here.
