Tadej Pogačar is a 'Campionissimo' says Eddy Merckx

Belgian legend says Pogačar is one of the greats after Strade Bianche solo victory

Tadej Pogačar
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Tadej Pogačar is one of "the greats" and is a "Campionissimo", Eddy Merckx has said, following the Slovenian's dominant performance at Strade Bianche on Saturday.

The Belgian legend, widely regarded as the best cyclist of all time, is happy to describe Pogačar as his heir.

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Adam Becket