I suppose you could say Lance Armstrong. Seven tour victories is no mean feat. He avoided crashes, illness and just plain bad luck. The problem Lance was allowed to train solely for the Tour de France. He could race or not race any time he felt. Money , equipment or team support was never an issue.
My vote has to go to Eddie Merckx. Eddie raced to make a living, often racing twice a week. Showed up for all the one day classics. He also dominated the stage races. He was called the Cannibal because he literally destroyed the field. His wins were not so much based on tactics. He literally rode away form the field. I don't think they'll be another like him.
My vote has to go to Eddie Merckx. Eddie raced to make a living, often racing twice a week. Showed up for all the one day classics. He also dominated the stage races. He was called the Cannibal because he literally destroyed the field. His wins were not so much based on tactics. He literally rode away form the field. I don't think they'll be another like him.
