Since Merckx's retirement from the sport on 18 May 1978, he has remained active in the cycling world.
Ebe ọ bụ naMerckx siezumike nká site na egwuregwu na 18 May 1978, ọ nọgidere na-arụsi ọrụ ike na ụwa ịgba ígwè.