Eddy Merckx
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Eddy Merckx interview
We take a look back through the Cycle Sport archives for an interview with Merckx from 2004
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Merckx backs Contador's Giro-Tour bid; Sky's Lopez not sure it will go ahead
Eddy Merckx says there's no reason why Alberto Contador can't win both the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in the same season
By Stuart Clarke Published
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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?
By Richard Abraham Published
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Merckx: Bradley Wiggins 'cannot afford to fail' in Hour Record ride
Wiggins will risk his reputation if he takes on the Hour, says Eddy Merckx
By Gregor Brown Published
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Eddy Merckx's former coach dies aged 94
Cycling great Eddy Merckx has returned to Belgium from the Tour of Oman after learning of the death of his father-in-law and former coach Lucien Acou
By Gregor Brown Published
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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
By Jonny Long Published
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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
By Jonny Long Published
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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.
By Chris Marshall-Bell Published
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Eddy Merckx rates tough Qatar World Champs course
Cycling legend Eddy Merckx says that windy conditions and a technical course will make the 2016 World Championships in Doha, Qatar, a spectacle
By Gregor Brown Published
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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.
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Who has spent the most days in the yellow jersey in Tour de France history?
Chris Froome sits fifth in the list of riders with the most number of days in yellow at the Tour de France, and he has a long way to go to reach the top
By Stuart Clarke Published
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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
By Chris Sidwells Published
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AG2R to ride Eddy Merckx bikes next season
A legendary name returns to the WorldTour
By Paul Norman Published
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Eddy Merckx presents Doha World Championships course
Organisers aim to utilise Qatar's windy conditions to make 2016 edition a challenge for elite teams and riders
By Gregor Brown Published
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Icons of cycling: Tom Simpson's Peugeot chequered jersey
The word ‘chequer’ is derived from the Persian ‘shah’ or king, so it’s entirely appropriate that the Peugeot jersey was worn by cycling royalty in its 23-year existence
By Simon Smythe Published
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The greatest Flanders win ever? How does Philippe Gilbert’s 55km solo ride measure against the greats?
Philippe Gilberts solo slog to victory at the Tour of Flandes was Merckx-esque in its daring nature, but was it the best victory in the race's history?
By Gregor Brown Published