Eddy Merckx
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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