Overview

Eddy Merckx, nicknamed “The Cannibal” due to his relentless competitive nature, is widely considered one of the greatest cyclists of all time. He dominated professional road cycling in the 1960s and 1970s, accumulating an unmatched record of victories and titles. Merckx won the Tour de France five times (1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1974), the Giro d’Italia five times (1968, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974), and the Vuelta a España once (1973). He also achieved multiple victories in the one-day classics, including Milan–San Remo (seven times), Paris–Roubaix (three times), Liège–Bastogne–Liège (five times), and the Tour of Flanders (twice). Merckx set the world hour record in 1972, covering 49.431 kilometers in one hour, a record that stood for 12 years. His career boasts 525 professional victories, making him the most successful cyclist in terms of wins. Beyond his racing accolades, Merckx is celebrated for his versatility, excelling in sprints, time trials, and mountain stages, and for his sportsmanship and influence on the sport.be

Tour de France victories, Giro d’Italia victories, Vuelta a España victory, multiple World Championship titles, record for most professional victories (525 wins)