Merlin Plage–Shimano–Flandria was a French professional

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that existed in 1974. It was linked to the Belgian team . It participated in the

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, with

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winning a stage.

Team roster

The following is a list of riders on the Merlin Plage squad during the 1974 season, with age given for 1 January 1974.

References

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