The Belgian Eddy Merckx

The sixties. A period of unequalled economic growth, of great innovations, and of great feats. Man landed on the moon in 1969 to realize one of his primordial dreams. Everything seemed possible, achievable at that time. Limits seemed to exist to be smashed and cycling was no exception. The Belgian Eddy Merckx dominated those years with a mastery which fears no rivals even today. Eddy was the best in the northern classics, in the great tours and in the world championships. The young Belgian rewrote the history of cycling with an impressive list of triumphs: 565 victories including 3 world championships, 5 Tours of Italy, 5 Tours of France and 7 grand classics.

Thanks for reminding us Todd!

Lance is approximately ¼ of the way there. It's not likely anyone will ever fill Eddy’s shoes!