Here you can pay tribute to the Belgian cycling legend Eddie Merckx for a moment. The statue stands here in Eddie Merckx's birthplace and commemorates one of the most successful cyclists of all time.

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March 11, 2024

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Eddy Merckx was born in Meensel-Kiezegem in June 1945. He only lived there for a few months because his parents moved to the Brussels region. He often came to his …

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August 1, 2019

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Statue for cycling champion Eddy Merckx in his native village Kiezegem. Great cafe behind the statue :-)

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