From Disco to Star Wars, Punk Rock to Watergate, the 1970s was a hell of a decade. But what about cycling? Which riders were at the top of the sport, and what races do you remember them winning. At the start of the ’70s, Eddy Merckx was coming into his pomp, and dominated the first half of the decade.<\/p>\n
By the end, Bernard Hinault was in the ascendency. But who were the other riders winning races, what rules were enforced and where did those crazy bikes with big, knobbly tyres come from?<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n This is the decade that will be remembered by the Baby Boomers, the question is, were they paying attention to the cycling scene while walking around in their bell bottom flares and buying cheap houses.<\/p>\n You may like<\/p>\n Previous Friday cycling quizzes<\/p>\n Test your knowledge with our previous quizzes<\/p>\n >> How well do you know Giant bikes<\/a>
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