I ran across this picture on the internet and whoever snapped it may you cherish that strip of negative all your life. I cannot think of a more fearsome trio than Merckx,De Vlaeminck and Freddy Maertens. We all know how tough Sean Kelly was and still is. When he first signed on with Freddy Maertens team he supposedly went out on a training ride with Freddy. Freddy rode him so hard that he made Sean Kelly toss his cookies. Roger was an exceptional rider and know as "the gypsy" He had incredible talents on the bike and would like to goof off by riding wheelies on his Gios Torino. Merckx became a legend and Roger went on to coach some great stars in cyclocross. Freddy on the other hand made a lot of bad decisions and ended up working in a museum and nearly broke. It is when I see pictures like this that it makes my blood boil. I want Flandria Velosport to carry on this energy and to be able to transmit this passion for the bike.
ride,
Ari
The talent of the three of them could power a nation for years. Deepest respect to some of the fiercest riders ever.
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