As the Tour de France approaches, top sprinters Jasper Philipsen and Tim Merlier head to the Baloise Belgium Tour for final preparations. Philipsen, a nine-time stage winner at the Tour, aims for the yellow jersey in Lille's opening stage while highlighting his teammate Mathieu van der Poel's excellent condition. Merlier, racing the Tour again after 2021, seeks redemption after previous challenges. They both face tough competition from other sprinters, indicating a competitive atmosphere ahead of the prestigious race.
Philipsen emphasized the importance of the Baloise Belgium Tour, stating, "It is, of course, a great opportunity for the first yellow jersey. That is what we are going for."
Merlier reflected on his prior Tour experience, indicating that returning is significant, as he said, "This year, he'll form part of Re..."
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