There have been many famous cyclists throughout history, but here are some of the most notable and accomplished:
Eddy Merckx - Widely considered the greatest cyclist of all time, Merckx won the Tour de France five times and set numerous world records during his career.
Lance Armstrong - Despite being stripped of his seven Tour de France titles for doping, Armstrong remains one of the most famous and accomplished cyclists in history. He won the Tour de France a record seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005.
Miguel Indurain - This Spanish cyclist won the Tour de France five times in a row from 1991 to 1995, as well as two Olympic gold medals.
Fausto Coppi - One of the greatest Italian cyclists of all time, Coppi won the Tour de France twice and the Giro d'Italia five times.
