Eddy Merckx on the cobbles (Paris-Roubaix 1970)
The picture was taken on a training ride before Paris-Roubaix in 1970. Eddy Merckx earned his first Paris-Roubaix victory in 1968. Next year he became second. The 68th edition of the “Hell of the North” on the 12th April in 1970 witnessed his second triumph. Merckx also won the race in 1973.