Eddy Merckx: The Cannibal

For 14 years between 1965 and 1978, Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx simply devoured his rivals, their hopes and their careers. His legacy resides as much in the careers he ruined as the 445 victories; including five Tour de France wins and all the monument races; he amassed in his own right.

Timp de 14 ani, intre 1965 si 1978, Edouard Louis Joseph Merckx si-a devorat pur si simplu rivalii, sperantele si carierele lor. Mostenirea sa rezida la fel de mult in carierele pe care le-a distrus ca si in cele 445 de victorii; inclusiv cinci victorii la Turul Frantei si toate cursele monumentelor; a strans de sine statator.