Eddy Merckx, known as 'The Cannibal', won an astonishing five consecutive Tour de France titles from 1969 to 1974, and a total of 11 Grand Tours throughout his illustrious career.

Paris-Roubaix, often referred to as 'The Hell of the North', is a grueling one-day classic known for its challenging cobblestone sections.

Track Cycling takes place on a velodrome and features various events such as sprints, pursuits, and keirin races.

The peloton is the main group of cyclists in a road race, riding closely together for aerodynamic advantage.

Alpe d'Huez, with its 21 hairpin bends, is a legendary climb in the Tour de France, often featuring spectacular attacks and dramatic finishes.

The Vuelta a España, also known as 'La Vuelta', is one of the three Grand Tours in cycling, alongside the Tour de France and the Giro d'Italia.

France has won the most gold medals in cycling at the Summer Olympics, with a rich history of success in both road and track cycling.

The Giro d'Italia, often referred to as 'The Corsa Rosa' due to the pink jersey worn by the race leader, is one of the three Grand Tours in cycling.

Mountain Biking is a thrilling discipline that takes place on challenging off-road terrain, requiring specialized bikes and technical skills.

A breakaway occurs when a cyclist or a group of cyclists breaks away from the main peloton, trying to establish a lead.

Lance Armstrong, despite his later doping scandal, achieved an unprecedented five consecutive Tour de France victories from 1999 to 2003.

The Tour of Flanders, also known as 'Ronde van Vlaanderen', is a prestigious one-day classic held in Belgium, featuring numerous cobblestone sections.

BMX Racing, also known as 'Bicycle Motocross', is an exciting discipline that involves racing on BMX bikes on a track with jumps and obstacles.

A sprinter is a cyclist who excels in short, explosive bursts of speed, often competing in the final stages of a race to secure the victory.

Eddy Merckx, the legendary Belgian cyclist, holds the record for winning the most stages in the Tour de France, with an impressive 34 stage victories.