For years the ever-reliable shadow of Remco Evenepoel, Van Wilder finally gets his own shot at general classification now the team's superstar has departed. Fifth overall at the Tour de Suisse in June suggests the form is there, though sports director Tom Steels insists he will take the race day by day. A world-class time triallist in a compact climber's body, he is the quiet wildcard of this Wolfpack selection.
Palmarès
- Deutschland Tour overall winner (2023)
- Tre Valli Varesine winner (2023)
- Bronze medal, World Championships time trial (2025)
- 5th overall Tour de Suisse (2026)
- 12th overall Giro d'Italia (2023)
Cut-out factHe took the bronze medal in the 2025 world time trial championship — beaten by his former teammate Remco Evenepoel, the very man whose departure handed him this GC chance.
The squad
Riding the 2026 Tour with Tim Merlier, Pascal Eenkhoorn, Valentin Paret-Peintre, Jasper Stuyven, Dylan van Baarle, Bert Van Lerberghe, Louis Vervaeke — see the full Soudal Quick-Step team page.
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