Complex sentence: Axel Merckx (born 8 August 1972 in Uccle) is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer and the son of five-time Tour de France champion Eddy Merckx.
Split into simpler sentences: Axel Merckx (born 8 August 1972 in Uccle) is a Belgian former professional road bicycle racer. He is the son of professional cyclist and five-time Tour de France champion Eddy Merckx.