Eddy Merckx - Legends Of The Tour De France (+Book) > Reviews > Eddy Merchx

Author's product rating:   

Did you enjoy it?	Loved it
How does it compare to similar films?	Good

Advantages:	full history both good and bad points
Disadvantages:	some clips are grainy but that doesn't distract too much

Recommend to potential buyers:

yes

Full review

I brought this for my cycling mad husband and watched it with him, not really expecting to enjoy it. I was surprised it was interesting and a great look back at what life was like in the early days of cycling. I think is well worth buying for both the history and the insights into a great sportsman. The dvd showed the warts and all of cycling's start as a sport. It also shows how life and areas have altered over the years. The inclusion of an interview with the up to date Eddy was very interesting. His views and memories of those years as a true hero of cycling. I didn't realise they had a drug issue in those early days as well. It makes you realise how lucky we are now the sporting athorities are actively stopping that darker side of cycling. The old race routes and roads must have made this sport very hazzordous then. If you like cycling or know someone who does I can recommend this dvd. It was a hit with my husband and also with me.