The oldest man in the squad, Meurisse arrives from Alpecin-Deceuninck as the tactical brain and glue of this Tour team. The West Fleming quietly rode to 21st overall on his Tour debut in 2019 and has spent the years since as one of the peloton's most trusted lieutenants. The team leans on his 'experience, consistency and strong tactical sense' — their words — across all three weeks.
Palmarès
- Vuelta a Murcia overall winner (2020)
- Giro del Veneto winner (2021)
- Druivenkoers Overijse winner (2018)
- 21st overall on Tour de France debut (2019)
- Stage winner, Four Days of Dunkirk (2016)
Cut-out factHe lists racing the 2025 World Championships in Kigali — the first Worlds held in Africa — as one of his most cherished career memories.
The squad
Riding the 2026 Tour with Tom Pidcock, Xabier Mikel Azparren, Fred Wright, Quinten Hermans, Chris Harper, Damien Howson, Brent Van Moer — see the full Pinarello–Q36.5 team page.
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