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? Bernard Hinault Francesco Moser Jacques Antiquel Eddy Merckx

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? Miguel Indurain Eddy Merckx Lance Armstrong Bernard Hinault

4. My trademark bandana and earring are were a few of the reasons I was called the Pirate. Who am I? Gilberto Simoni Marco Pantani Michele Bartoli 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 Poblet Miguel Lasa Miguel Indurain Miguel Pacheco

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? Mario Cipollini Gino Bartali Fausto Coppi Felice Gimondi

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? Jacques Anquetil Eddy Merckx Raymond Poulidor Louison Bobet

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? Roger De Vlaeminck Joop Zoetemelk Eddy Merckx 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? Rik Van Looy Roger de Vlaeminck Eddy Merckx Rik Van Steenbergen

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