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The exploits of “The Professor”: challenger and ambassador of Eddy Merckx

British rider Chris Boardman is considered one of the greatest time trialists of all time. During his career, he had a special connection with Eddy Merckx. Between 1995 and 1998, he was both challenger of the Cannibal and ambassador of our namesake. High time for a fitting tribute!

11/21/2025, 02:51 PM

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Find us at Velofollies at booth 600

This year, we’ll once again be present at the Belgian cycling fair Velofollies in Kortrijk Xpo. The show takes place from 16 to 18 January 2026. We will present several brand-new models to the public, as well as showcase other exciting additions to our collection.

10/31/2025, 02:00 PM

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Dylan Vandenstorme shines with the Eddy Merckx Corsa Titanium at the UCI Gravel World Championships

Last Sunday, the Eddy Merckx Corsa Titanium attracted plenty of attention at the UCI Gravel World Championships, where Dylan Vandenstorme took on the world’s best. The idea came from our R&D manager, who proposed testing the bike in the most prestigious race of the season — a challenge the 23-year-old Team Flanders-Baloise rider gladly accepted. Dylan pushed through to finish 112th, joking afterwards that he wouldn’t mind keeping the bike.

10/15/2025, 02:13 PM

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Eddy Merckx titanium prototype in action at Gravel World Championships

This Sunday, the 2025 Gravel World Championships will take place in South Limburg (the Netherlands). Dylan Vandenstorme from Team Flanders-Baloise will also be competing among the professionals. We have made a gem available especially for him. It is an Eddy Merckx Corsa Titanium prototype, a preview of the titanium line that we will be launching in early 2026.

10/06/2025, 11:22 AM

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Yentl Vandevelde with the Pévèle Capri-Sun at the Belgian Gravel Championships

Last Sunday, the Pévèle Capri-Sun made its debut at the highest level. Yentl Vandevelde of Team Flanders-Baloise lined up with this colorful gem at the Belgian Gravel Championships. “An amazing experience,” laughed the 24-year-old from East Flanders, who recently finished 3rd in Heusden Koers.

08/19/2025, 08:59 AM

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Collect elevation gain during Eddy's Loop Social Ride

On Sunday, 21 September 2025, the second edition of Eddy's Loop Social Ride will take place. In collaboration with our ambassadors from Le Coffee Ride, we’ll head into the Ardennes for a friendly ride spiced up with plenty of elevation gain. We start at 10 a.m., and along the way, participants will enjoy the Special Eddy Ravito. Be sure to register for this unforgettable cycling day!

08/13/2025, 12:38 PM

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Ghislain Simons Owns 8 Eddy Merckx Bikes: “The Sentimental Value Is Priceless”

Very few cycling enthusiasts can boast owning 8 bikes, but 54-year-old Ghislain Simons from Lontzen is a special case. The father of two keeps no less than 8 Eddy Merckx Bikes at home. He’s a big fan of the Eroica, the legendary vintage cycling event in Tuscany. “And my bikes always draw attention in The Boot,” he winks.

07/30/2025, 02:10 PM

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Pierre Journeyed from the Land of Herve to Texas and Crossed the U.S. on His Eddy Merckx Carbon 3XM

More than 30 years ago, Pierre Mawet (55) left the rolling hills of the Land of Herve behind and moved to Texas for his studies. Not only did he earn his degree there, but he also found a job — and love. Today, he still lives in a suburb of Dallas. His Eddy Merckx Carbon 3XM is a proud reminder of his Belgian roots. “I rode it from the West Coast to the East Coast,” he beams.

07/22/2025, 07:00 AM

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Wonderful tribute to the Cannibal during an atmospheric gravel ride!

This past Sunday was a special day for the entire Eddy Merckx Bikes community. With a dedicated gravel ride starting from the factory, we paid a fitting tribute to the greatest of all time. About 200 participants joined in. In the future, this route will also be fully signposted, becoming the country’s first permanent gravel route.

06/16/2025, 11:02 AM

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Happy birthday Eddy!

80 years of Eddy Merckx. 45 years of Eddy Merckx Bikes. This calls for a celebration. Here is the Eddy 80 drop: a special edition road bike ánd gravel bike plus a cycling jersey.

06/12/2025, 09:32 AM

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More than just a funky ride: Capri-Sun and Eddy Merckx Bikes Join Forces for a Good Cause

With Capri-Sun, we’re breathing new life into a nostalgic collaboration that dates back to the early 1980s. Cycling enthusiasts will remember the Capri-Sonne team that rode Eddy Merckx bikes in 1982. Now we’re teaming up again, this time for a special charity initiative: the Capri-Sun Pévèle. The proceeds from this campaign will go to the international NGO War Child, which supports children affected by war. The bikes can be ordered starting May 16, not coincidentally on the International Day of Living Together in Peace.

05/13/2025, 07:00 AM

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The Warmth of a Hopeful Sunbeam: The Unforgettable Year of Capri Sonne-Merckx

July 21, 1982 – on Belgium’s National Holiday, the modest Capri Sonne – Campagnolo – Merckx team experiences its greatest triumph. Dressed in the iconic blue and orange kit, Peter Winnen breaks away on the Col de Joux Plane and dives into Morzine, delivering a legendary Tour de France stage victory for the team. Just a year later, the squad disappears from the peloton, but its fruity aftertaste still lingers to this day.

05/13/2025, 06:59 AM