Quick Reads

In 2003, Peter Van Petegem achieved what only ten men ever have: the Flanders-Roubaix double. Explore how the man from Brakel used a mysterious "sixth sense" to rule the cobbled monuments.

"The Muur shall decide" is a proverb etched into the stones of Flemish cycling. Relive the devastating attacks from Museeuw, Bartoli, and Vanderaerden that proved why this climb was the ultimate judge of the Tour of Flanders.

Learn how the "Emperor" became the first rider to win all five cycling Monuments, through discipline, diet, and a professional edge.

Explore the career of Tom Boonen, from his 2002 debut to his historic 2012 Triple. Discover why this Belgian legend is known as Mr. Paris-Roubaix and Mr. E3.

At 16, Eddy Merckx was already showing what was to come. A driven teenager racing through Brussels, chasing victory and proving everyone wrong.

In 1969, Walter Godefroot delivered the race of his life. In a season dominated by Eddy Merckx, the Belgian Bulldog attacked, held firm, and beat the best in Paris-Roubaix.