Eddy
Merckx Bicycles
Baron Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx (born
June 17, 1945, Meensel-Kiezegem, Vlaams Brabant, Belgium) is a former
Belgian professional cyclist. Merckx, regarded as the greatest and most
successful cyclist of all time, established several world cycling records,
some of which remain unbroken to this day. 
Having retired, Merckx owns a bicycle factory and is
a race commentator. He was coach of the Belgian national cycling team
during the mid-90s, and a member of the Belgian Olympic Committee. Eddy Merckx
is still to this day considered an authority on cycling and is often asked for his knowledgeable input. As such, he has
also figured as special advisor for the UCI addition "Tour
of Qatar" since 2002. |
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