The cyclist, who won the Tour de France 5 times

Riders who have won five times Tour de France: Eddy Merkcx, Lance Armstrong, Bernard Hinault, Miguel Indurain, Jacques Anquetil. - Eddy Merkcx

"The Cannibals" was not an easy nickname of professional cycling to the immortal elected. During his career, Merckx have an insatiable appetite for victory. It reached a domain in the round never seen again. Not only did he win the five major tours including the Tour de France again. He distinguished himself inthe day and time classic tests. At its peak in early 1970, Merckx won 250 races in more than 650 starts. During his career, Merckx won 445 professional races. A character that no one has ever come close to matching

Lance Armstrong.

In the modern era of cycling, the Tour de France has acquired greater prestige, too. It 's the tour that the non-cycling world as excited as anyone else. To win, the Tour is the biggest cycling performance. Lance Armstrong won the Tour inRecord 7 times over the years 1999-2006. For his achievements even more remarkable, Lance Armstrong has achieved success after returning from a fatal cancer that threatens not only his career but also his own life.

Bernard Hinault.

The epitome of a professional cyclist Bernard Hinault was one of the most determined cyclists to ride in the peloton. If Hinault his mind on something, it was difficult to restrain him. It 'was in disguisewhere Hinault was the most successful. In one example, Hinault won the 1980 Liege Bastogne during a snowstorm classic circle. Most of the area packed Hinault rode to win, but alone. Hinault won the Tour de France five times between 1978 and 1985.

Miguel Indurain.

In contrast to Hinault, Indurain was gentle and modest. But in her modesty hid a huge physical power and iron determination. Indurain was a time trial specialist.Against the Clock Indurain was beaten very often. However, despite a weight of 82 pounds, in the mountains and high mountain Indurain could still defend the yellow jersey, so he will be crowned champion 5 times.

Jacques Anquetil

Jacques Anquetil was a huge talent, many of the great masters who take the initiative during the time trial and then hang on for as' sad death in the mountains. "But it could also be the best climb. As in 1963, when she withdrewFederico Bahamontes, the specialist mountain top to win two crucial levels. Jacques Anquetil was an uncompromising character, who always spoke his mind. She broke the world hour record, but was never ratified, because he said he was under his dignity to undergo a doping control. Jaques frankly drug use and presented themselves for the introduction of doping tests.