Lotte Kopecky and Axel Merckx have opened up about the realities of maintaining a high-profile relationship within the Belgian sports spotlight since they became a couple in late 2025. In an interview published on September 23, 2026, Merckx shared that managing public interest and an age gap presents ongoing challenges, noting that he frequently finds … Read more
Axel Merckx has clarified his presence at the UCI Road World Championships in Canada alongside his wife, elite cyclist Lotte Kopecky, emphasizing that his role as a spectator and husband remains strictly separate from her professional athletic career. According to coverage in Het Nieuwsblad, Merckx maintains that his trip to the global championships follows a … Read more
Lotte Kopecky concluded a strategically demanding Tour de France Femmes with a fifth-place finish in her targeted stage and immediately shifted focus toward celebrating her husband Axel Merckx’s birthday, according to cycling reports from European sports media. Navigating a Strategic Supporting Role Entering the prestigious multi-day race, Lotte Kopecky knew her path would look different … Read more