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Cavendish triumphs to match Merckx stage win record

Mark Cavendish equalled Belgian great Eddy Merckx's all-time record of 34 stage wins on the Tour de France when he sprinted to victory in Friday's 13th stage.
Cycling • 09 Jul 21

Cavendish on brink of Merckx record after stage 10 win

Mark Cavendish moved to within one win of Eddy Merckx's all-time record as he collected his 33rd career Tour de France victory on stage 10 into Valence.
Cycling • 06 Jul 21

Cycling legend Merckx (74) in hospital after bike crash

Eddy Merckx, widely regarded as one of the greatest cyclists of all time, was rushed to hospital at the weekend after suffering a head injury in a bike crash, according to reports.
Cycling • 14 Oct 19

Tour de France to pay homage to Belgian great Merckx

Belgium will host the start of the Tour de France in 2019 with two stages paying homage to the country's greatest ever cyclist, Eddy Merckx, on the 50th anniversary of his first victory in the race.
Cycling • 16 Jan 18

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