Bert Van Lerberghe has been one of the most important – and underrated – figures in the Wolfpack’s sprint train for years. But this summer, he finally gets his chance to ride the Tour de France.

Recorded just hours before the Grand Départ in Lille, Bert joins us from the team hotel to talk about:

- His long-standing bond with European Champion Tim Merlier- What it feels like to make his Tour debut at 32

- Life as a lead-out man- Balancing personal sacrifice with team success

- His earliest Tour memories and what he’s looking forward to most

- How the team is balancing two goals: sprint wins with Tim and GC ambitions with Remco Evenepoel.

This is a candid and insightful conversation with a rider who knows what it means to work in the shadows — and finally step into the spotlight.