The Greatest Of The Great Cyclists

[jimboalee]

He was a visionary. a questioner and a pioneer.

Something the 'powers that be' couldn't handle.

 

[John the Monkey]

Eddy Merckx for me.

The Virtual Musette's comparison is a good one, (I've posted it before) and he's given his scoring methodology so you can decide how fair it all is as well. His top 50 can be found here; http://www.thevirtualmusette.com/posts/2009/3/17/the-top-50-dave-brinton-art.html

There's tons of great historical information on the site too, it's well worth browsing.

 

[lukesdad]

No. The bloke who invented the damn Bike without him the others wouldnt exsist.

 

[jig-sore]

I think TA was saying it in an affectionate manner

yes i was, like i said, i just like the guy. i know he had health problems, i wasn't trying to be-little them

 

[Hilldodger]

No. The bloke who invented the damn Bike without him the others wouldnt exsist.

Who was that, then. Micheaux or Starley?

 

[montage]

blazed

 

[Saddle bum]

"Le Maitre", Jacques Anquetil. We were in awe of him at the time.

Then Eddy "The Cannibal" Merckx.

 

[Ian H]

Nominations for British Cycling Hall of Fame closed yesterday. 50 cyclists are to be inducted at a Gala Dinner in February.

I (and I few others I know) nominated George Berwick. If he gets inducted he'll probably cycle to the event - actually, knowing George, he'll probably be too busy out on his bike to bother going, and wouldnae meet the dress code anyway.

My list would include beryl Burton, Coppi, Merckx, and of course the aforementioned Mr McNasty-McBerwick (and he writes beautiful prose as well).

 

[ACS]

My list would include beryl Burton, Coppi, Merckx, and of course the aforementioned Mr McNasty-McBerwick (and he writes beautiful prose as well).

and makes a top class cup of coffee!

 

[dellzeqq]

if we're talking cycling achievement, then it's difficult to see beyond Merckx and Burton. I'd like to introduce another category, that of the playboy cyclist. Step forward Hugo Koblet, Fausto Coppi and Louison Bobet.

 

[threebikesmcginty]

I'd like to introduce another category, that of the playboy cyclist. Step forward Hugo Koblet, Fausto Coppi and Louison Bobet.

Can we add Mario Cipollini to this list please?

 

[Rhythm Thief]

And Oscar Plattner. The man who, in a state of engorgement, could accommodate seven budgies, "provided the last one stood on one leg".

 

[dellzeqq]

And Oscar Plattner. The man who, in a state of engorgement, could accommodate seven budgies, "provided the last one stood on one leg".

which reminds me to re-read 'A Spoke in the Wheel' by Les Woodland. A classic. Where are the 'Thighs' Sweetings, the 'Back Wheel' Ambroses or the Amanda Lightbody's de nos jours?

 

[Rassendyll]

I see the Hall of Fame has been announced and duly inducted.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/simpson-boardman-lead-british-cyclings-hall-of-fame

No David Duffield ! Shame, shame...

 

[Rhythm Thief]

What about Raymond Poulidor? Alright, I know he never won the TdF but he had a very long career finishing second. And he gave Anquetil a run for his money at times too.