Eddy Merckx - Tour De France Legend

Jul 22, 2017 · 9m 5s
Eddy Merckx - Tour De France Legend
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In 1975, the great Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx lost the Tour de France after being punched by a spectator during a mountain stage. The incident marked the start of the...

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In 1975, the great Belgian cyclist Eddy Merckx lost the Tour de France after being punched by a spectator during a mountain stage. The incident marked the start of the decline of a rider so dominant he was nicknamed "The Cannibal". British cyclist Barry Hoban recalls the punch and shares his personal memories of racing with Merckx. The programme was first broadcast in 2014.



(Photo: Eddy Merckx. Credit: AFP/Getty Images)
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