Eddy Merckx Mourenx 1969                                                                                           Return to Timeline

Here it is...

Mourenx 1969 
Eddy Merckx's first stage win in the Tour de France.
On a long solo breakaway.
Legendary.

July 22, 1969
Data of the Stage from Luchon to Mourenx

North Side View

East Side View

West Side View

Zenith View

These bottles were earned with 3 finishes in the the Roubaix Challenge cyclosportif.

2013
2015
2017

Riding to Mourenx is on my list...to earn the rest of the bike.

Relaxed Geometry

This bike follows the rules.

1969 Tour Stage

   

Chorus Elegance
11 Speed

Glossy, smooth surface

 

 

Chorus brake calipers really grab.  

Stopping is measured, strong, secure.  

Beautiful!

Rectangular Seat Post is firm
and certain.

Brooks C17 Carved
Comfortable, Understanding, Forgiving.

Belgium Flag
Just happened like that, 
using whatever bar tape
and electrical tape were
on the workbench.

The first generation (2009) Chorus 11 rear derailleur is natural and elegant.

Slim, aerodynamic fork blades.

First generation (2009) Chorus 11 Ergopower
shifters are robust, firm, precise, and smooth.

Continental Grand Prix 4000s are my favorite tires.
Terrific rolling freedom with soft road grip.
Ideal!

Not the end.  The beginning...