Merckx celebrates 65th birthday

Eddy Merckx is always a star, wherever he goes.

Eddy Merckx is always a star, wherever he goes. (Image credit: Isabelle Duchesne)

The greatest Belgian cyclist of all times - if not the greatest cyclist in the world - is celebrating his 65th birthday today. Eddy Merckx, also know as 'the Cannibal', can look back on a rich palmarès of victories, all achieved during 13 years of pro racing between 1965 and 1978.