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Lions of Flanders No More?
- August 21, 2022
Why hasn’t anyone earned the title of The Lion of Flanders since Johan Museeuw? A look at what it takes to be crowned in Flanders, with some thoughts on Wout van Aert and Yves Lampaert as the next possible contenders.
Full PostTadej Pogačar the Next Eddy Merckx?
- August 15, 2022
Why comparing rising stars to Eddy Merckx never quite holds up. A look at past ‘next Merckx’ hopefuls, what sets Tadej Pogačar apart, and why modern cycling makes the comparison impossible.
Full PostThe Next Next Eddy Merckx
- February 23, 2020
Remco Evenepoel asked to stop being called the next Eddy Merckx, but what does it really take to earn that title? A look at the long list of riders who’ve carried the comparison and why it's so hard to live up to Merckx’s legendary achievements.
Full PostThe Lion of Flanders
- April 3, 2016
The Lion of Flanders title hasn’t been given out in almost two decades. Why do modern legends like Tom Boonen and Fabian Cancellara fall short, and what does it take to be crowned in Flanders today?
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