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“In my time it was different. When I knew the wind was strong, I attacked myself to make the race as hard as possible.”

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Eddy Merckx
Eddy Merckx

Eddy Merckx, born on June 17, 1945, is a Belgian cyclist who is widely regarded as one of the greatest cyclists in the history of the sport. He achieved tremendous success in professional cycling, and is celebrated as one of the greatest cyclists of all time. more

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