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1969. July the 15th. Stage 17 of the Tour de France. A brutal stage from Luchon to Mourenx covering four of the toughest mountains in the Pyrenees. On this fateful day, Eddy Merckx catapulted himself into the history books with one of the greatest solo breakaways the sport has ever seen. Fast forward over half a century, and GCN’s Simon Richardson is in the Pyrenees to pay tribute to The Cannibal by recreating his ride. To make the 220km epic even more challenging, Si will do it aboard his 1969 spec Faema team bike and wearing their iconic red and white jersey. Eddy Merckx made this ride look easy, but will Si even make it to the finish line?
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1969 - Following Merckx was released on December 20, 2022.
The runtime of 1969 - Following Merckx is 59m.
1969 - Following Merckx is a Documentary, History movie.
1969 - Following Merckx is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.
1969 - Following Merckx was directed by Hugh Farrow.
The main cast of 1969 - Following Merckx includes Simon Richardson.
1969 - Following Merckx is originally in English.