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Ruim zes maanden na de Omloop der Slagvelden, een rittenkoers met zeven etappes dwars door de Noord-Franse en Vlaamse slagvelden, organiseert het...

The 1974 World Cycling Championships in Montreal, Canada, were the first in history to take place outside Europe. The road race was settled on a...

In June 1974, Eddy Merckx took part in the Tour de Suisse for the first time. He was able to live up to his favourite role there. A triumphant race...

Eric Leman celebrates his 78th birthday in 2024. He certainly does not lack physical fitness. Leman still looks spry and sharp, and that's not by...

A few sentences are not enough to describe the life of Noël Demeulenaere (85). Politician, businessman and cycling enthusiast at heart. But above...

The late 19th century is the heyday of American cycling. Bike manufacturers sprung up like mushrooms, trying to get in on the action. In the spring...

The late 19th century is the heyday of American cycling. Bike manufacturers sprung up like mushrooms, trying to get in on the action. In the spring...

'The cycling milkman', 'the soup' and 'the Flemish Poulidor'. Three nicknames of former cycling champion Frans Verbeeck (81), each with their own...

In 2022, it will be 50 years since Eddy Merckx broke the hour record. The images from then - an exhausted Merckx having to be helped off his bike -...

"Numerous were the members who participated, and I am happy to say that none of them ever had a more enjoyable day. This trip had a lot of...

The ever-loving Herman Vanspringel still cycled about 60 to 65 kilometres two to three times a week. A trifle compared to the month that used to...

That Fiorenzo Magni won the Tour of Flanders three times in a row, is known by almost every self-respecting cycling fan. But that Fausto Coppi once...