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Cyclists who have won the Tour de France 5 times: Eddy Merkcx, Lance Armstrong, Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain, Jacques Anquetil. -Eddy Merkcx

“The Cannibal” was a nickname not chosen lightly for the immortal of professional cycling. Throughout his career, Merckx retained an insatiable appetite for victory. He attained an all round dominance never since repeated. Not only did he win the major tours, including the Tour de France 5 times. He also excelled at the 1 day classics and time trials. At his peak in the early 1970s Merckx won 250 races in over 650 starts. During his racing career Merckx won 445 professional races. A figure no one else has ever come close to matching

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I got a question this week from a triathlete struggling to build up mileage on his triathlon bike. This is a common challenge for triathletes. The trick here is to build mileage slowly and consistently. Here are some tips:

Remember to consult your physician before starting any fitness program.

1. Build up mileage slowly. Most triathletes are competitive by nature and they tend to push themselves to the limit. Out of frustration they might try to do a 4-hour bike ride when their longest ride before that is only a couple of hours. This is very risky and counterproductive.

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