Eddy Merckx
It may have escaped your notice, but it's Eddy Merckx's 70th birthday today, and in the age of social media this means riders and races taking to Twitter and Instagram to congratulate the great man.
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7 steps you mustn't forget when preparing your bike for springMechanic to pros and amateurs alike, Glen Whittington shares his tips for the successful de-hibernation of your bike
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‘To find out post-accident that I would be in a wheelchair… I felt like my life was over’ - How adaptive bikes give spinal cord injury survivors their lives backThe High Fives Foundation provides athletes with spinal cord injuries with adaptive bikes and bike camps across the country.
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Eddy Merckx 'wouldn't have had a problem' with Cavendish beating his Tour de France stage victory recordThe 'Manx Missile' equalled the great Belgian's record at the Grand Boucle as he won four stages
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'He turned pro too early': Eddy Merckx just can't stop commenting on EvenepoelThe cycling legend has happily voiced his opinion on the young Belgian multiple times during the rider's short career
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'My respect and appreciation for him is enormous, apparently is not mutual': Remco Evenepoel responds to Eddy Merckx's commentsMerckx recently spoke out against the young Belgians selection for the World Championships road race
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How they used to train: Eddy Merckx’s pre-1969 Tour de France weekHow 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 fallThe 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 daysThe 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 crashMerckx'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 authoritiesBelgian cycling legend Eddy Merckx will not faces charges over allegations he was involved in bribing police.
