Eddy Merckx Archives

The Best Cycling Documentaries to Watch These Autumn Days

September 30, 2021 at 6:51 pm5 min reading

You know we’re strong advocates of not letting bikes lie idle in the off-season but still, the days of feeling like lazing around multiply in autumn. No need to feel guilty about that – chill and watch some cycling movies while you’re at it. Here’s…

The Most Iconic World Championship Moments to Remember

September 14, 2021 at 7:00 am6 min reading

Road cycling

100 years from its inception, the Road Race World Championships have changed significantly, with some incredible moments that have shaped the way we see the sport.

The Main Takeaways of This Year’s Exciting Tour de France

July 20, 2021 at 8:51 am6 min reading

Road cycling

Wow, what a breathtaking, dramatic Tour de France we have just witnessed. Everything about the three-week race was good for the soul: the racing was fast and hard, there were terrific performances by new stars and, best of all, the loud, aggressive crowds were back,…

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Mark Cavendish Wins the Škoda Green Jersey and Other Cool News from the World of Cycling

July 19, 2021 at 11:56 am5 min reading

Road cycling

Another Monday is here, and so is our news from the world of cycling. So, what did you miss?

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Škoda Green Jersey Overview: “Green” Cavendish on the Verge of Becoming a Legend

July 16, 2021 at 10:18 am5 min reading

Road cycling

With only three stages left – and no mountains – it’s time to pay tribute to 36-year-old Mark Cavendish who returned from years of cycling frustration to light up this year’s Tour de France with a spectacular performance. Barring accident or illness, Cavendish will win…

The History of Tour de France Nutrition – The Modern Era

July 15, 2021 at 12:22 pm6 min reading

Health & Training

When did cyclists start carb loading? When were energy gels and drinks first used? How did eating habits change at the Tour de France after teams started hiring chefs to cook for their riders? Let’s take a look at the evolution of cycling nutrition from…

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The Fall of Eddy Merckx, One of the Greatest Tour de France Champions

June 30, 2021 at 1:39 pm6 min reading

Road cycling

Coming into the 1975 Tour de France, Eddy “the Cannibal” Merckx seemed invincible. He won the last five Tours he entered and was the favourite to win again and claim his 6th title. But an unexpected turn of events changed the trajectory of one of…

Mark Cavendish Will Not Go for Eddy Merckx’s Record at the Tour

June 24, 2021 at 3:09 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

Unfortunately, the defending champ of the Škoda Green Jersey, Sam Bennett, is not fit enough to race at the 2021 Tour de France. Deceuninck – Quick-Step GM, Patrick Lefevere, therefore had to choose a different sprinter from the team’s ranks. And to the delight of…

Caleb Ewan Fights Off Criticism and Aims High

June 7, 2021 at 12:51 pm5 min reading

Road cycling

When Australian sprinter Caleb Ewan dropped out of the Giro d’Italia during the eighth stage because of knee pain, he was immediately slammed by cycling great Eddy Merckx.

The Ethiopian Cycling Champ Who Can’t Go Home

March 16, 2021 at 10:55 am6 min reading

Socialising and Culture

Professional cyclists have had to overcome a number of roadblocks over the past year due to the Covid-19 pandemic, which has disrupted racing schedules and training. But Ethiopia’s national road race champion Negasi Haylu Abreha has been challenged by an obstacle that’s even more daunting…