Four stage wins. Two very different riders. One race bike.
Tim Merlier has dominated the bunch sprints of the 2026 Tour de France, powering to three stage victories aboard the all-new S-Works Tarmac SL9. From Bordeaux to Bergerac and Chalon-sur-Saône, Tim proved once again that when the road tilts flat and the speeds push beyond 70kph, nothing is faster than the Tarmac.
While Tim ruled the sprints, Remco Evenepoel showcased the other side of Tarmac SL9's speed equation. On the first true summit finish of this year's Tour, Remco battled his way into a select three-rider group before proving fastest in the push to the finish line. The victory delivered Specialized's fourth stage win of the race and reinforced what Tarmac SL9 was built to do: win anywhere.
The all-new Tarmac SL9 was built around a simple challenge: create the fastest race bike for every terrain, every rider, and every race situation. More aerodynamic, incredibly light, and engineered around real rider performance, it delivers speed that matters from the first attack to the final sprint. One Bike To Rule Them All is not a slogan. It is a statement proven on cycling's biggest stage.
Both victories were achieved aboard a complete Made In Racing system. Tarmac SL9, Roval wheels, Specialized tires, Body Geometry contact points, and race-proven helmets were all developed alongside the world's fastest athletes and validated under the highest pressure imaginable: the Tour de France.
Four victories. Two riders. Every terrain. Tarmac SL9 continues to prove why it is One Bike To Rule Them All.
