Who is the greatest cyclist in history?

Who is the greatest cyclist in history?

By quite a long chalk, the most voted for cyclist as the greatest of all time is The Cannibal, Eddy Merckx.

Who has won all 5 cycling monuments?

De Vlaeminck is one of only three riders to have won all five ‘Monuments of Cycling’ (i.e., Milan–San Remo, Tour of Flanders, Paris–Roubaix, Liège–Bastogne–Liège, and the Giro di Lombardia). The other two are fellow Belgians Rik van Looy and Eddy Merckx.

How many grand tours did Eddy Merckx win?

Eddy Merckx is widely considered to be the greatest bicycle racer in history. His eleven Grand Tour victories are the most ever, and he also won one of the classic cycle races 28 times, in addition to a prolific career as an amateur and on the track.

Who is the most decorated Olympic cyclist of all time?

Team GB legend Jason Kenny: Most decorated Olympic cyclist announces retirement. The seven-time gold medallist will take up a role in the Great Britain Cycling Team as preparations get underway for Paris 2024.