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Eddy Merckx treated in intensive care; suffers head injury out cycling

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  • 14-10-2019 12:55pm
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    magicbastarder
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    Eddy Merckx has been treated in intensive care in hospital in Belgium after crashing while out cycling.

    The Belgian legend sustained a head injury and was taken from the crash location to hospital by ambulance.
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    “I was in contact with his wife Claudine last night”, Paul Van Himst, a friend of the former pro, told Sporza in Belgium.

    He added: “According to her, it is, all in all, ok. Today, new tests are planned.”
    http://www.stickybottle.com/latest-news/eddy-merckx-treated-in-intensive-care-suffers-head-injury-out-cycling/


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    El Tarangu
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    :(

    Get well soon, Eddy


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    greenspurs
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    Isnt it amazing (sad) that a thread about one of the greatest cyclist ever has 2 (now3 posts),
    while threads about "What tyres should I buy" or "what is the best bike to buy " gets dozens of replies. ….

    Get well soon Eddy.

    His book is one of the best cycling books ive read !
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    "Bright lights and Thunder .................... "



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    magicbastarder
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    i believe raymond poulidor was also recently very ill, but is also recovering.


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    Roger De Vlaeminck is in hospital too.


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    CramCycle
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    Deleted User wrote: »
    Roger De Vlaeminck is in hospital too.

    Jebus, probably pretty dangerous if it can hospitalise Roger.


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