Merckx publishes cycling guide

Cycling legend Eddy Merckx is set to release his first book on Tuesday. Known as the Cannibal for his insatiable appetite for winning during his career, Merckx teamed up with Dr Toon Claes to write the guide to cycling called Fietspassie, according to Belgian news site GVA.be.

The book is a collection of facts aimed at the novice and recreational cyclists. The 200-page book has been labelled a 'comprehensive cycling bible'.