Famous Cycling Nicknames

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1. In my day, I was among the most feared riders in the peloton. They called me the Cannibal. Who am I? Eddy Merckx Jacques Antiquel Bernard Hinault Francesco Moser

2. I was known for my aggressive style. My 'never give up attitude' was why people called me the Badger. Who am I? Greg Lemond Bernard Hinault Laurent Fignon Eddy Mercx

3. My absolute control of the peloton during the Tour de France, and my meticulous preparation to prepare for it, have led some to refer to me as the Boss. Who am I? Eddy Merckx Lance Armstrong Bernard Hinault Miguel Indurain

4. My trademark bandana and earring are were a few of the reasons I was called the Pirate. Who am I? Marco Pantani Michele Bartoli Gilberto Simoni Ivan Basso

5. I am among the most powerful time-trialists to have ever ridden a bike. They called me Big Mig. Who am I? Miguel Lasa Miguel Poblet Miguel Pacheco Miguel Indurain

6. My success on the bike helped heal a proud country that had been brought to its knees as WWII ended. I was known as the Champion of Champions. Who am I? Fausto Coppi Felice Gimondi Gino Bartali Mario Cipollini

7. I was a successful rider in the 60s and 70s, widely regarded as France's best during that time period. I'm known in cycling lore, though, as the Eternal Second. Who am I? Raymond Poulidor Louison Bobet Eddy Merckx Jacques Anquetil

8. One of the greatest Belgian riders of all-time, I was most frequently known as the Gypsy, though my success at one particular classic earned me the name of Mr. Paris-Roubaix. Who am I? Eddy Merckx Roger De Vlaeminck Joop Zoetemelk Rik Van Looy

9. I was the first of three riders to win all five of cycling's major classics (Paris-Roubaix, Milan-San Remo, Tour of Flanders, Leige-Bastogne-Leige, and the Tour of Flanders). I was the King of the Classics. Who am I? Eddy Merckx Rik Van Steenbergen Roger de Vlaeminck Rik Van Looy

10. In my prime, I was the fastest man on two wheels. I was the Lion King. Who am I? Greg Lemond Mario Cipollini Freddy Rodriguez Erik Zabel