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It’s the sheer quality, depth and breadth of his wins that sets him apart * Cyclist magazine * Eddy Merckx … is the greatest cyclist to have ever lived and it is unlikely that in this age of specialism the Belgian will ever be matched. * The Telegraph *

It’s the sheer quality, depth and breadth of his wins that sets him apart * Cyclist magazine * Eddy Merckx … is the greatest cyclist to have ever lived and it is unlikely that in this age of specialism the Belgian will ever be matched. * The Telegraph * Masterful book -- Andy McGrath, author of 'Tadej Pogacar: Unstoppable' Merckx is simply one of the greatest athletes that has ever lived. -- Phil Cavell, author of 'The Midlife Cyclist' An original book through his opponents’ testimonials * Le Cycle * Roger explains why and how the Belgian champion will remain the greatest cyclist of all time * Planète Cyclisme * The author puts the Belgian’s most beautiful wins in perspective by looking at his opponents * L’Est Républicain * The author places the Cannibal’s 525 victories within the context of a romantic era of cycling which he dominated for more than a decade. With Guy Roger’s expertise, this is a narrative full of life and anecdotes told by Merckx’s own rivals * L’Équipe *

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Guy Roger is a former journalist at L'Équipe and specialises in cycling. He wrote the successful autobiography of Luc Leblanc, Moi, Lucho, as well as Bernal et les fils de la Cordillère.

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