Belgium · 12 August 2026
525: THE UNSTOPPABLE EDDY MERCKX | BRUSSELS PRIVATE SCREENING
The greatest bike racer the world has ever seen.
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Overview
Eddy Merckx’s professional career – spanning 1965 to 1978 – comprised an insurmountable 525 wins including five Tours de France, five Giri d’Italia, 19 Monuments, the Hour Record, three World Championships and hundreds more. Merckx is cycling’s most iconic rider and the undisputed champion of champions. But who really is Eddy Merckx? 525: The Unstoppable Eddy Merckx uncovers the man behind the legend. With insights from Eddy and his family, his greatest rivals, teammates, collaborators and admirers – this new documentary pays tribute to a true phenomenon of 20th century sport. With a cast including Bradley Wiggins, Roger De Vlaeminck, Lotte Kopecky, Ernesto Colnago and Mark Cavendish, this is an intimate portrait of Eddy Merckx’s epic career. Doors: 18:30 Screening: 19:00 Q & A: 20:30
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Mega Eddy Merch
Set your eyes and hands on Rapha’s limited edition 525: The Unstoppable Eddy Merckx cycling cap and musette, which will include an exclusive Merckx Gazzetta, featuring essays and editorial eulogising the jaw-dropping achievements of Eddy.
Q&A: Masterminds of Merckx
After the screening we’re delighted to host a live panel of Rapha friends and legends of the sport who feature in the documentary; including the Inimitable Eddy Mercx himself. He'll be joined by his son Axel, as well as other key contributors.
Arrivée Apéritifs
Your ticket includes arrival hydration in the form of legendary Belgian beer La Chouffe, brewed by the gnomes at Brasserie d’Achouffe. And often enjoyed by Eddy himself after dispatching his rivals in the hills of the Ardennes.
26 Galerie de la Reine, 1000 Bruxelles
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