From the Publisher
"Stirring." —Graham Robb, author, The Discovery of France and Parisians, in The Guardian
"Incredible reading. . . . A fascinating account." —Bike Radar
"A fine history of the Belgian's career. . . . Impressive." —The Inner Ring
"The research is meticulous, the recapitulation of Merckx's races sweet reminiscences for those who witnessed them and things of wonder for those who did not. . . . To read about his feats is like reading of the labours of [Hercules]. . . . Marvellous." —The New Statesman
"Superbly timed, researched, and written. . . . Fotheringham has authored more than a few excellent biographies of cycling's greats, but I think it only fair to say that he has excelled himself with this volume. Every now and again along comes a book that is well nigh impossible to put down. . . . Fotheringham's writing has surely reached its own apogee in this truly superb book." —The Washing Machine Post
"Fotheringham, one of the most entertaining of cycling writers, provides interesting historical and political background. . . . This book is yet another quality title from Fotheringham; a fascinating story of, by any measure, the greatest competitive cyclist of them all." —Cyclo
“Extensively researched with insightful views of the man and athlete from fans, mentors, family, and rivals.” —London Cyclist
“A fascinating, often bleak portrait of a remarkable athlete and an unnerving man.” —Sunday Times