Eddy Merckx

An intimate Q&A with the Badger — the five-time Tour winner and three-time Giro champion who also won Paris-Roubaix, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, Giro di Lombardia, and worlds.

Belgian legend spoke during a birthday interview about his career and how the sport has changed.

Merckx comments on dominance of Tour in UCI's planning process, Froome's possible mid-season transfer, and new Belgian superstar Evenepoel.

Part One of a conversation with the legendary French journalist, on the last 40 years of the Giro d'Italia.

French legend Bernard Hinault sees a bright future for 20-year-old Remco Evenepoel, but warns of threat of being overwhelmed by expectations and pressure.

Belgian legend believes van der Poel could take a yellow jersey if he shifts focus to the road, speaks against idea of a 2020 Tour 'behind closed doors.'

The French nearly-man is among the last of the legends when black-and-white photography documented cycling's golden era.

Poulidor was seen as a 'real face of cycling' in France as a result of hard-working attitude and wealth of victories

Belgian hero returns home in good condition after falling from his bike last week and spending five days under observation.

The Belgian legend remains in a hospital for observation following a fall while riding Sunday

The accolades continue to pour in for 19-year-old Evenepoel, who became the youngest rider in the modern era to win a major one-day classic Saturday.

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A look at the stories and photo galleries that you may have missed from this weekend's stages of the Tour de France

When a bike appears with both Ernesto Colnago and Eddy Merckx's name on it, it draws far more attention than the state-of-the-art superbikes ridden by those racing today.

With Mark Cavendish's chances of matching Belgian's 34 Tour de France stage wins looking slim, Eddy Merckx's prowess is being given a new lease of life.

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It’s clear Eddy Merckx Bikes has not forgotten its gravel past.

The Belgian brand rolls out more models ahead of its September relaunch

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Two stages in and around the Belgian capital will kick off the 2019 edition of the Tour de France.

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Chris Froome said on Saturday it was an "honour" to be mentioned in the same breath as Eddy Merckx and Miguel Indurain.

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The race will honor the 50th anniversary of Eddy Merckx’s first of five Tour de France victories.

From issue 11 • Words and images by Jered Gruber

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Cycling's most legendary champion weighs in on bike design, his favorite riders, and the sports evolving standards of “cool.”

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Eddy Merckx says discs might make sense for consumers, but he argues they're too dangerous in the pro peloton.

Organizers Eddy Merckx and Dirk De Pauw look ahead to the future of the two Middle Eastern races, which could be added to the WorldTour.

Eddy Merckx is working behind the scenes to renew the Tour of Oman's contract after a rocky 2015 edition of the race.

The Belgian says using a hidden motor during bike racing "is the worst that [riders] can do."

After a sandstorm and exploding tires in 2015, some teams will skip the Tours of Qatar and Oman next season. Trek says it's "complicated."

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To honor Merckx's 70th, take a look inside "Merckx 525," the first book authorized by 'the Cannibal' himself, a detailed look at his life

Stage 5 of the race through the desert was canceled after a rider protest because of weather conditions

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To celebrate Merckx's 70th birthday, his bicycle brand is unveiling a $17,500 steel bike outfitted with Campagnolo Super Record

Logan VonBokel tells the story of hopping in on Eddy Merckx's local group ride and rubbing elbows with legends of the sport

Belgian champion believes that Voigt will be the first of many big names attempting the hour record in the coming years

Eddy Merckx has been hospitalized in Brussels after suffering chest pain, but a close friend says everything is under control

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Going downhill on two wheels is much more complex than simply letting gravity take over

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The Belgian said he is hopeful that Alonso's entrance into cycling will help the sport

With Fabian Cancellara aiming at cycling's purest record, Caley Fretz waxes on the rules surrounding the attempt

Once dominated by a series of powerful, charismatic athletes, pro cycling has in recent years been producing one-off grand tour winners

The Omega Pharma-Quick Step rider is 10 short of Eddy Merckx's benchmark of 34 victories

Only seven riders in history have won both grand tours in the same season, for a total of 12 times

27 sections of rough, bone-jarring cobblestones await the riders for "Hell of the North"

Five-time Tour de France champion, now 67, has experienced heart irregularities since birth

Eddy Merckx and his team push Qatar toward the 2016 road worlds, despite questions surrounding the courses and fan access

Eddy Merckx says he began to doubt Armstrong after reading USADA's report and feels badly for today's young professionals

Peter Sagan is the next Peter Sagan. But who is that?

Merckx, Sportwereld weigh in on De Gendt; free Olympic road race viewing recommendations; Wegelius thanks Garmin co-workers for Hesjedal's Giro title; Gilbert comes up short

Eddy Merckx indicted on corruption charge; angry fan threatens to tack Flanders course over route changes; Gilbert still loved by oddsmakers; Gesink to return at Amstel Gold

Merckx was presented the Giro d’Italia Hall of Fame trophy for 1974, the year of his final Giro d’Italia victory

French president Nicolas Sarkozy will honor Eddy Merckx by elevating the Belgian cycling legend to the highest possible Legion of Honour grade.

Eddy Merckx has added his support to Oman's bid to host cycling's annual world road race championships in 2015.

Eddy goes aero, Colnago plays hide-n-seek with Di2 and Lapierre offers custom web options.

Setbacks and comebacks are part of Tour history. Eddy Merckx's 1971 Tour has many similarities to this edition.

A look at Sylvain Chavanel's special Eddy Merckx bikes used for his day in the yellow jersey.