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2012-01-29 - Hammersmith Cyclists Eddy Merkx film show
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At Riverside Studios, Crisp Road, Hammersmith
Salute to Eddy Merckx
STOP PRESS: Speakers will include Hammersmith Cyclists Film Show regular Vin Denson, whose memories include racing against (and beating) Eddy Merckx.
Films screening this afternoon include: “The Greatest Cycling Champion” (Jemca, France, 1995, 60 mins, narrated Phil Liggett);** “Eddy Merckx in-depth interview with Jimmy McGee” (RTE, Ireland, 1996. 30 mins):
Supporting shorts include: “Notebook from the Tour 2010” (Pascoe, 2010, UK, 35 mins.); “Cycle racing films by the Turner Brothers” (G. and J. Turner, UK, 1972, 30 m).
London's cycling film aficionados return to Riverside Studios to salute Eddy Merckx: the greatest ever racing cyclist. Despite the inevitable controversies around defining ultimate greatness, with the difficulties of comparing riders who had to contend with quite different obstacles to success, there is little doubt about placing Merckx as the all-time number one.
The decider in defining his legendary status is his extraordinary list of victories: Merckx’s palmares is astonishing. He dominated at all branches of road racing: single day Classics, the Grand Tours, both overall and in individual stages, shorter stage races, World Championships **and the hour record. He had a remarkably high “hit rate” of victories for each of the very many races he rode, with little possibility of his numbers of victories ever being equalled. Merckx continues to be a respected commentator on cycle racing, with his legacy to cycle sport felt in various ways.
The films concentrate on the career of “The Cannibal”, with expert commentators, including William Fotheringham, author of numerous books on cycle sport including the forthcoming “Merckx: Half Man,Half Bike” discussing his achievements.(Other speakers TBC)
The supporting programme includes films of the UK racing scene from 40 years ago.
Start 1.30 p.m., Sunday January 29th 2012
BOOKING IN ADVANCE IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED AS WE NORMALLY SELL OUT : http://www.riversidestudios.co.uk/** BOX OFFICE 020 8237 1111**
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