Quick Reads – tagged "Belgian Cycling History" – Cycling Legends

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Read short glimpses from cycling’s rich history, with unique interviews and stories from cycling legends.

Walter Godefroot riding on the cobbles

The Day Walter Godefroot Beat Merckx

In 1969, Walter Godefroot delivered the race of his life. In a season dominated by Eddy Merckx, the Belgian Bulldog attacked, held...

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Jenny and Eddy Merckx

Jenny Merckx: The Mother Who Made a Champion

When Eddy Merckx was dropped from the Belgian Olympic squad in 1964, his mother Jenny refused to accept it. She uncovered corruption,...

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