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Daniel Friebe | 384 pages | 19 Jul 2012 | Ebury Publishing | 9780091943165 | English | London, United Kingdom The Cannibal's Ride - Peloton Magazine

Already wearing the yellow jersey on the , the Tour's most famous peak, Merckx powered clear and rode the last kilometres to the finish-line in jaw-dropping solitude, eight minutes ahead of his nearest competitor. Merckx's era has been called cycling's Golden Age. It was full of memorable characters who, at any other time, would all have gone on to become legends. Yet Merckx's phenomenal career overshadowed them all. How did he achieve such incredible success? And how did his rivals really feel about him? Merckx failed drug tests three times in his career - were they really stitch ups as he claimed? And what of the crash at a track meet in , that killed Merckx's pacer Fernand Wambst, which Merckx claimed deeply affected him psychologically and physically? Or the attack by a spectator in ? Despite his unique achievements, we know little about the Cannibal beyond his victories. This is the first comprehensive biography of Merckx in English, and finally exposes the truth behind this legendary man. Get A Copy. Hardcover , pages. More Details Other Editions 6. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Eddy Merckx , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Eddy Merckx: The Cannibal. Apr 05, Martin Mccann rated it really liked it. As a good summary of the life of the man voted in a number of polls as one of the best sportspeople ever, this is quite good. All the highs and lows are there, and there is an analysis of what drove The Cannibal, and what made him different to those who have gone before and come after him. While Armstrong may be held high in the eyes of many, it must be remember Merckx was succesful in Classics as well as the Grand Tours, whereas Lance just concentrated on the Tour. Friebe allows for competing As a good summary of the life of the man voted in a number of polls as one of the best sportspeople ever, this is quite good. Friebe allows for competing analysis from a range of sources, those who competed against Merckx, those who rode with him and those who reported on his career. Of course it helps to know the background to each of Merckx's interactions with those who have been interviewed- obviously some come with more an an agenda and desire to protect their legacies than others, and the author does well to reflect these, without negatively impacting on the validity of their input. One voice that is missing is Merckx himself who did not want to collaborate with the book. Friebe insists this is actually more beneficial, but there is still a void there that is not filled. While a certain amount of revisionism is to be expected, I do feel that Merckx's absence is most clearly felt as Friebe attempts to deal with the controversies that surround Eddy. This is no hiagoraphy but it would be good to see what how these events are now viewed by the man himself with hindsight-to get this however the reader would need to seek out the other works Merckx did collaborate on. This is generally well put together, although on a small number of occasions I had to re-read sentences a couple of times to get their meaning-some were open to ambiguity which should have been addressed at the editing stage. Overall though I recommend this as a good summary of Merckx's life though I am looking forward to checking out William Fotherington's Half Man, Half Bike, to see how he deals with Merckx. It's worth a read, but I don't feel that this is one of the better cycling books. I umm-ed and ahh- ed about whether to give it 2 starts or 3 so it's fair to say it's on the border for me. The writing is confusing and, at times, inelegant - I found I was having to read some sentences a few times to understand them. I didn't feel that I had gained significant insight into the subject and the pen pictures of other characters were too numerous and too short for any of them to stick in my mind. Even It's worth a read, but I don't feel that this is one of the better cycling books. Even now minutes after finishing the book they are blurring together. View 1 comment. The book makes it seem like all of these things happened to him and merely received most of these experiences, vs. All that has changed with the EMX, the greatest cyclist of all time is again intimately involved with the bikes that bear his name. No, this one is named after the number of victories Merckx achieved during his tenure in the sport. The Details So if there are not threads of magic beanstalk woven into the carbon what is? These days it seems the gap between race quality performance and a comfortable ride is being closed, and the rider can expect both without giving up much. At first glance there are some unique features at the soul of the EMX The arced top tube, the zigzag step down seat stays quickly falling into sync with asymmetric chain stays, the dramatically oversized down tube, and of course the Aero Fork II which claims to increase aerodynamics and stiffness. The Merckx looks unlike anything else in the peloton, and to our eye, it is a stunner. Adding to this futuristic look is a dedicated electronic frame. Merckx has bet the future will be electronic, at least for the very high-end racer. Options are a good thing, and for we are happy to see Merckx has added mechanical options. A point of contention with the EMX was the seat post and seat clamp engagement. For those with a strong personality, who strive to be truly unique. His track record, his victories, his personality, his perseverance, his authenticity and his endearing benevolence. Each bike that bears the Eddy Merckx name is truly unique. Every model tells its own story, each linked to a special victory of his. Each victory unique. The new Corsa modern steel range is the new crown jewel of the Eddy Merckx range. MyCorsa offers custom geometry and will therefore feel like an extension of your body, like it reads your mind when your pedaling. Eddy Merckx - Wikipedia

Or the attack by a spectator in ? Despite his unique achievements, we know little about the Cannibal beyond his victories. This is the first comprehensive biography of Merckx in English, and finally exposes the truth behind this legendary man. Get A Copy. Hardcover , pages. More Details Other Editions 6. Friend Reviews. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Eddy Merckx , please sign up. Lists with This Book. Community Reviews. Showing Average rating 3. Rating details. More filters. Sort order. Start your review of Eddy Merckx: The Cannibal. Apr 05, Martin Mccann rated it really liked it. As a good summary of the life of the man voted in a number of polls as one of the best sportspeople ever, this is quite good. All the highs and lows are there, and there is an analysis of what drove The Cannibal, and what made him different to those who have gone before and come after him. While Armstrong may be held high in the eyes of many, it must be remember Merckx was succesful in Classics as well as the Grand Tours, whereas Lance just concentrated on the Tour. Friebe allows for competing As a good summary of the life of the man voted in a number of polls as one of the best sportspeople ever, this is quite good. Friebe allows for competing analysis from a range of sources, those who competed against Merckx, those who rode with him and those who reported on his career. Of course it helps to know the background to each of Merckx's interactions with those who have been interviewed- obviously some come with more an an agenda and desire to protect their legacies than others, and the author does well to reflect these, without negatively impacting on the validity of their input. One voice that is missing is Merckx himself who did not want to collaborate with the book. Friebe insists this is actually more beneficial, but there is still a void there that is not filled. While a certain amount of revisionism is to be expected, I do feel that Merckx's absence is most clearly felt as Friebe attempts to deal with the controversies that surround Eddy. This is no hiagoraphy but it would be good to see what how these events are now viewed by the man himself with hindsight-to get this however the reader would need to seek out the other works Merckx did collaborate on. This is generally well put together, although on a small number of occasions I had to re-read sentences a couple of times to get their meaning-some were open to ambiguity which should have been addressed at the editing stage. Overall though I recommend this as a good summary of Merckx's life though I am looking forward to checking out William Fotherington's Half Man, Half Bike, to see how he deals with Merckx. It's worth a read, but I don't feel that this is one of the better cycling books. I umm-ed and ahh-ed about whether to give it 2 starts or 3 so it's fair to say it's on the border for me. The writing is confusing and, at times, inelegant - I found I was having to read some sentences a few times to understand them. I didn't feel that I had gained significant insight into the subject and the pen pictures of other characters were too numerous and too short for any of them to stick in my mind. Even It's worth a read, but I don't feel that this is one of the better cycling books. Even now minutes after finishing the book they are blurring together. View 1 comment. The book makes it seem like all of these things happened to him and merely received most of these experiences, vs. Suffers from the same issues as many books written by a journalist-lack of focus on a broad book length narrative arch. Three stars is probably generous since the author only spoke with Merckx for ten minutes. Very insightful to the world of the peleton of the 70's. Jul 28, mark feenan rated it really liked it. Tells you all you need to know about the Great Man. Oct 25, John Irvine rated it it was amazing. Great stuff. The interviews with folks, from stars to bit-players, who experienced the Merckx phenomenon first hand, make this rise above other Merckx bios. Jun 09, Matthias rated it it was amazing Shelves: owned-books. A great biography about the greatest cyclist of all time that sheds light on what it must have felt like to be regarded as superhuman but provides enough nuance to make Merckx human. Eddy Merckx can be an enigma for anyone with a growing interest in cycling. Knowing about sporting icons is essential because they reflect the values and approaches that are the essence of their sports. The interesting part of the Merckx story is that his inevitable dominance of cycling history seemed to be a fact Eddy Merckx can be an enigma for anyone with a growing interest in cycling. The interesting part of the Merckx story is that his inevitable dominance of cycling history seemed to be a fact to those he was riding beside as much as it is five decades later. Friebe explains Merckx as representing both the 'old' style of cycling as exploits and the 'modern' cycling with its professionalism, but without today's limited focus on peaking at specific races or specialities. Merckx rode at maximum every minute of every race for an entire career. This book works well as an introduction to the Merckx era, his achievements, and the personalities in that age of Belgian cycling. It is an easy read and is full of anecdotes built from extensive interviews with everyone, except Merckx himself. This is the book's weakness because Merckx's motivations and approach were obviously more complex than his soundbites: His genius remains opaque without being explained in his own words. The book is also challenged by attempting to cover such an incredible palmares, and might have been more appealing if it focused more on crucial moments in the way that it treats Savona, and Pra Loup. This book is definitely a must-read for anyone with a keen interest in cycling, but it is unlikely to be the last book we need to read on the greatest competitor that cycling and possibly any sport will ever see. Aug 26, Patrick rated it really liked it. I picked this up from the local library on a whim. My knowledge of elite level cycling, such as it is, comes largely from Geoffrey Wheatcroft's History of the , with a smattering from Victor Hugo Pena's 'A Significant Other' and the small amount I was able to glean watching in French at a loose end in a hotel room for a few days back in, I think, But really, what made Merckx's story interesting to me was not primarily, the cycling but the way it traced the career of I picked this up from the local library on a whim. But really, what made Merckx's story interesting to me was not primarily, the cycling but the way it traced the career of a man who, for a time, utterly dominated his sport, how his rivals and colleagues reacted to that dominance, and how Merckx himself reacted when time and tide saw him lose that edge. Really, it could be about an elite sportsman in any sport because, with those rare exceptions who know to bow out at the very top of their game, it's been the story of anyone who reaches the very top of professional sport. How accurately Friebe describes the cycling rivalries I couldn't say, but the version of the story he tells made for an intriguing read, and the chapter near the end about that ever-present spectre in elite level cycling, doping, gives the lie to the idea that performance enhancing drugs were either rare or ineffective back in the 60s and 70s, while coming to no definite conclusions as to whether Merckx' success could be attributed to them he tested positive for drugs 3 times in his career, but set against that, he tested negative hundreds of times. I can only speak as someone who doesn't know much about the subject, but I found this worth my time. View 2 comments. Jan 15, Gumble's Yard rated it really liked it Shelves: Half Man, Half Bike: The Life of Eddy Merckx, Cycling's Greatest Champion is a much more conventional book and is written around translations of previous works and a much more limited number of interviews many from other projects or previous magazine articles — although interestingly he features many of the same stories at Friebe which implies many are well worn tales and Friebe just the latest to hear them. Merckx was a master at cheating, and many of his wins are certainly open to scrutiny. dominated the TdF, and conclusions have been drawn probably correctly about the methods he used to win. The relaxed modern day attitude of his rivals and victim sound like a variation of Stockholm syndrome, where kidnap victims start to identify with and approve of their captors. It also puts me in mind of the way that sportsmen will always bow to the biggest alpha-males and turn a blind eye to the nastier aspects of their behaviour. Sport perhaps cycling more than most others? Also most of his rivals seem cheerful about the experiences today, as if they gained in stature from being known as contemporaries, or on some days, able to beat him. Thanks for the review — another one to add to the list for sure. Funny how different people work on a project in secret only to find out someone else is working on the same idea. I was impressed by how genuinely modest he was about his accomplishments and by his gracious behaviour towards the audience. I am not sure what I was expecting. Well I spent the first half of my xmas book voucher on Half Man Half Bike two weeks ago, so now thats the second half taken care off. Cheers for the review! Speaking of an Index any chance of Inner ring starting an index so that readers can browse by subject topic? There commonly seems to be an adoration in sports of persons who win prodigiously yet little emphasis in looking at the context. Indeed it seems many did enjoy Merckx because he often won with outrageously bold riding, attacking with 50km or km to go. Or taking on the sprinters at their game and so on. Who remembers the very disputed, last-minute wins by Janssen in the Tour, or Bertoglio in the Giro? On the other hand, Merckx is 66 now. Still standing, and doing fine. Leaves one thinking…. Next post: Why do riders puncture so often? Previous post: Tuesday shorts. Lexicon Contact About. Disclaimer: this book was sent by the publisher for review. Comments on this entry are closed. Pete Wednesday, 11 April , pm. Frank Wednesday, 11 April , pm. Wow the Chianti incident makes him sound something of a bad loser- no wonder he had to win! ToTheBillyoh Wednesday, 11 April , pm. Messenger Dad Wednesday, 11 April , pm. Ken Wednesday, 11 April , pm. Brendon Friday, 13 April , pm. Chuffy Wednesday, 11 April , pm. That chianti incident does Merckx no favours at all does it? The Inner Ring Wednesday, 11 April , pm. Guadzilla Wednesday, 11 April , pm. Thanks for the heads-up, IR. Gonna order both these books. Larry T. Wednesday, 11 April , pm. Jim Wednesday, 11 April , pm. I know the search bar is there but it often mis-classifies articles. Chromatic Dramatic Thursday, 12 April , am. 'Merckx ' A tribute to the Cannibal –

He soon has the race in a stranglehold. He has also compiled four stage wins. Victory in the Tour can hardly escape him. Merckx can make himself comfortable, if he chooses. He can tackle the very heavy stage across the Peyresourde, Aspin, Tourmalet, and Aubisque peaks defensively as the wearer of the yellow jersey. But when the jersey answers to the name of Eddy Merckx, it is a different story. Merckx, flanked and paced by his teammate Martin Van Den Bossche, is ready to move but does not show his hand yet. He does rather enjoy the thought that even here, on the smooth-running Aspin, riders — good riders — have to drop out. , second in the Tour, is one of the victims. Merckx is third at the top of the Aspin. It is hot and steep on the slopes of the legendary Col du Tourmalet. Past , the road narrows and winds its way to the top. Van Den Bossche keeps up a steady tempo. A very steady tempo. In the last few bends just before the top, Merckx squeezes a little sprint out of it. Without actually wanting it, he sees that he can start on his own on the descent to Luz-Saint-Sauveur. But no. Merckx runs out a lead on the descent. In the valley, he hesitates for a moment. To go on or wait for his pursuers? He opts for the first, because today he is just one chunk of Sturm und Drang. He challenges everything and everybody, himself and the others. But Merckx yields nothing. On the rather annoyingly rising road in the direction of Arrens-Marsous, at the foot of the , Merckx gathers in two minutes. He takes it as a sign to abandon restraint completely. At the top of the Soulor, his lead on the stage has grown to a good five minutes. In Laruns, after the descent from the Aubisque, it is up to eight minutes. This he maintains all the way to Mourenx-Ville-Nouvelle. and six others, among them Pingeon and Poulidor, finish at in arrears. Merckx est un Seigneur. Just after his arrival he bumps shoulders with a man who is promptly treated to an angry look from the absolute ruler of the Tour. There is Merckx, and then there are the rest. His track record, his victories, his personality, his perseverance, his authenticity and his endearing benevolence. Each bike that bears the Eddy Merckx name is truly unique. Every model tells its own story, each linked to a special victory of his. Each victory unique. The new Corsa modern steel range is the new crown jewel of the Eddy Merckx range. MyCorsa offers custom geometry and will therefore feel like an extension of your body, like it reads your mind when your pedaling. Add the custom paint job option and you understand this modern steel horse to be a huge headturner. We send a Eddy Merckx newsletter every month. Interesting news, specials and sales of the brand appear in your inbox. Subscribe here and receive the first newsletter.

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