It is a call from the foot to Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates XRG) et Remco Evenepoel (Soudal Quick-Step) produced by Eddy Merckx ! With his 80 spring celebrated on June 17, the Belgian took advantage of the numerous interviews he gave to launch a challenge to the two “fantastic” cycling: break the hour record. Record holder for 11 years between 1972 and 1984, when he was dethroned by Francesco Moserthe cannibal would like the Slovenian and the Belgian to attack this record, held by Filippo Ganna (Ineos grenadiers) for over two years.
Video – Filippo Ganna, world record holder
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“My career would not have been complete without it”
“Slovenian is the best, the most complete. And Remco has incredible aerodynamics. It would be great if they could take up this challenge”said Eddy Merckx, Who then mentioned his attempt over 50 years ago: “The time record was a goal. My career would not have been complete without it. ” But the cannibal also returned to the services of Tadej Pogacar : “What I like about him is that he really tries to win, he never stops. He's aims to win, and it is pleasant. Sometimes he reminds me of what I was trying to do. He is clearly the man to beat. What I saw in the spring was impressive. And Remco, who did not run much because of his fall in December, could have energy and freshness in the mountain champion.
