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    Eddy Merckx - Wikipedia

    Édouard Louis Joseph, Baron Merckx (born 17 June 1945), known as Eddy Merckx (Dutch: [ˈɛdi ˈmɛr(ə)ks], French: [ɛdi mɛʁks]), is a Belgian former professional road and track cyclist racer who is the most successful rider in the history of competitive cycling. His victories include an unequalled eleven Grand Tours … See more

    Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx was born in Meensel-Kiezegem, Brabant, Belgium on 17 June 1945 to Jules Merckx and Jenny Pittomvils. Merckx was the first-born of the family. In September 1946, the family moved to See more

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    Following his exit from racing, Merckx opened up Eddy Merckx Cycles on 28 March 1980 in Brussels. The initial workers that were hired for the factory were trained by Ugo De Rosa, a … See more

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    Merckx has been regarded by many as the greatest and most successful cyclist of all time. He rode well in the Grand Tours and in the one-day … See more

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    • Knight of the French Legion of Honour: 1975
    • Officer … See more

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    1965–1967: Solo–Superia and Peugeot–BP–Michelin
    1965: First professional season
    Merckx turned professional on 29 April 1965 when he signed … See more

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    Merckx officially began dating Claudine Acou in April 1965. Acou was a 21-year-old teacher and daughter of the trainer of the national amateur team. Merckx asked her father for … See more

    Merckx was leading the 1969 Giro d'Italia after the sixteenth stage in Savona. After the stage, he went to the mobile lab that travelled with the … See more

     
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    WEBApr 15, 2024 · Cycling legend Eddy Merckx is back home and recuperating after recent emergency surgery. The 78-year-old Belgian woke in strong pain the night of March 26 and was brought by his wife to the...

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    WEBJul 4, 2024 · Cavendish and Merckx are now separated at the top of the Tour stage win leaderboard, but the Manx Missile certainly won’t be happy with just one now that he’s got it.

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    WEBDec 5, 2019 · Belgian cycling great Eddy Merckx has made his first public appearance since he fell off his bike in October but admits he is still not back to full fitness. The 74-year-old was out on a...

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    WEBApr 13, 2024 · Eddy Merckx successfully underwent emergency surgery for an intestinal obstruction in late March, according to Het Laatste Nieuws. The Belgian has since returned home after a short spell at...

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    WEBJul 3, 2024 · Cavendish has surpassed Eddy Merckx's long-standing record of 34 Tour de France stage wins, with more opportunities still ahead.

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    WEBJul 3, 2024 · The veteran Isle of Man sprinter broke Eddy Merckx’s long-standing record for most career Tour de France stage wins with his 35th victory on Wednesday. The 39-year-old Cavendish sprinted for the win …

  9. Eddy Merckx reflects on his career and life on his 70th …

    WEBJun 17, 2015 · Eddy Merckx celebrates his 70th birthday today, and his unbeatable career is celebrated by cycling fans, former teammates and even current riders around the world.

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    WEBOct 19, 2021 · As supreme on high mountain passes as he was sprint finishes, Merckx won 525 races, including five Tours de France, five Giros d’Italia and 19 “monuments”, the sport’s most prestigious one-day...

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    WEBAug 20, 2024 · On Sunday 29 September Le Coffee Ride and Eddy Merckx Bikes will host their first joint social ride. Together with our ambassadors we will set off for a 94-kilometre ride (with 1,650 metres …

  12. Eddy Merckx released from hospital following bike crash

    WEBOct 20, 2019 · Eddy Merckx has left hospital after suffering a head injury following a bike crash during a Sunday ride with friends. The Belgian returned home on Saturday, a week after the crash, having...

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