Two more sporting greats deserve a mention, Eddy Merckx, probably the greatest racing cyclist ever, with 34 Tour de France stage wins. Also there is Mark Cavendish, the most successful sprinter in cycling history, with 30 Tour de France stage wins. Cavendish is nearing the end of his career and there is the question whether he can equal, or even surpass, Merckx’s record 34 TdF stage wins; unlikely but one never knows!