Widely seen as the best cyclist ever to grace two wheels, Eddy Merckx celebrated his birthday this week, and as such we have dedicated our cycling quiz to the great man.
Across his highly-decorated career he won all three Grand Tours - and three times accomplished the Giro-Tour double. He was victorious in every Monument Classic at least twice, and earned his nickname 'The Cannibal' thanks to his aggressive riding style in every race he entered.
>>> Eddy Merckx: the man behind the legend
Despite some controversies along the way, cycling fans would be hard pushed to make the case for any other rider being superior to Merckx and his career achievements.
Due to his ability to win Classics and Grand Tours alike, we are very unlikely to see a rider of his calibre again.
Away from riding, he has been elevated to the status of baron in his native Belgium, and launched a successful bicycle manufacturer that carries his name.
Test your knowledge of Eddy Merckx
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How they used to train: Eddy Merckx’s pre-1969 Tour de France week
How the Cannibal trained to get ready for his first Tour de France win in the 1969 edition of the race
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'Doctors don't know what happened' as Eddy Merckx continues recovery from fall
The Belgian is still not yet one hundred per cent better after his accident in October
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Eddy Merckx suffered haemorrhage during crash and will remain in hospital for next few days
The 74-year-old was taking part in his regular Sunday bike ride with friends before falling
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Eddy Merckx in hospital with head injury after bike crash
Merckx's wife says his condition is good, but when he can leave hospital is not yet clear
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Eddy Merckx corruption case dropped by Belgian authorities
Belgian cycling legend Eddy Merckx will not faces charges over allegations he was involved in bribing police.
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Eddy Merckx Cycles reports multi-million euro loss in 2016
Eddy Merckx Cycles increased its sales but reported a loss of income, attributing it to less people buying bikes.
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Eddy Merckx: the man behind the legend
Winner of over 500 races, era-defining rider, son of a grocer and a grandfather just turned 71. Who is the real Eddy Merckx?
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Eddy Merckx could be charged over allegations he bribed a police official
Eddy Merckx could be sent to prison for two years if found guilty of corruption.
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