Eddy Merckx: 'Britain has always had great riders, now it's got great champions'

Cycling legend Eddy Merckx is relishing seeing Sir Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish in action together at Six Day London - By Frank Smith

Photo: Chris Catchpole

The man widely recognised as the greatest cyclist of all time – Eddy Merckx – says he can’t wait to see Sir Bradley Wiggins race in front of his adoring fans at Six Day London.

Merckx won almost everything his sport had to offer during the 1960s and 70s – including five Tour de France titles - and is a huge admirer of Olympic champion Wiggins, one of the modern greats.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.

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