Eddy Merckx set the one-hour world record in 1972 on a simple bike, a record that stood for 12 years and was later broken using advanced aerodynamic equipment.

“And then, of course, in 1972 to just obliterate the one-h hour world record, a record that would stand for 12 years. And even 12 years later when it was broken by Franchesco Moser, I mean, it was using completely new arrow equipment and stuff, whereas Merks did it on a simple bike.”