Eddy Merckx
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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
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Eddy Merckx undergoes heart surgery
Belgian cycling legend Eddy Merckx recovering in hospital after 'minor' heart operation
By Gregor Brown • Published
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Muur van Geraardsbergen: cycling's iconic places
The Muur van Geraardsbergen is the most famous climb of the Tour of Flanders
By Edward Pickering • Published
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Mark Cavendish: 'To be mentioned with Hinault and Merckx, I never could have dreamed of it'
Mark Cavendish says he can't compare himself to Bernard Hinault, whose tally of 28 stage wins the Manxman equalled on Monday
By Gregor Brown • Published
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Pra-Loup 1975: Merckx vs Thévenet (video)
As the Tour de France visits Pra-Loup for the first time in 35 years, here's a look back at the climb's most famous moment.
By Daniel Ostanek • Published
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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.
By Alex Ballinger • Published
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Eddy Merckx in 10 questions
To mark the great man's birthday earlier week, we want to see how well you know The Cannibal in this week's cycling quiz
By Jack Elton-Walters • Published
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Merckx: Froome will win the Tour again as he has no real rivals
Five-time Tour de France winner Eddy Merckx doesn't believe Chris Froome has any real challengers for the 2016 yellow jersey
By Stuart Clarke • Published
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Tour de France route rumours: 2015 stage finish to commemorate Eddy Merckx’s defeat
Rumour has it that the ski village of Pra-Loup will host the finale of stage 20 of the 2015 Tour de France
By Chris Sidwells • Published