Eddy Merckx Cycling route
With 525 victories over the course of 12 years, Eddy Merckx is the most accomplished rider cycling has ever known. The Eddy Merckx Cycling Route in Flemish Brabant starts from Boerenhof cycling café near the church in Meensel, and takes you along the same roads where a young Eddy Merckx trained for the first time. This 70 km route is signposted.
Pre-Ride
The route step by step
Start
"Ride as much or as little, or as long or as short as you feel. But ride" Eddy Merckx
A tribute to Eddy Merckx, the greatest cyclist of all time. This mural can be viewed on the facade of Café 't Klein Verlet in his native village of Kiezegem and is located on the Eddy Merckx Cycling Route and the Sven Nys Cycling Route.
Horst Castle
Nice paved climb along the vineyards and woods. Enjoy the view!
Paved climb that is part of the Eddy Merckx Cycling Route in Flemish Brabant.
Finish
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Epic Stories
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