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Was the Giro-Vuelta double a race with Eddy Merckx?
Eddy Merckx decided to race the Vuelta a España and the Giro d'Italia, instead of racing the Tour de France.
Did Eddy Merckx do well in the Vuelta race?
Eddy Merckx won the opening prologue of the Vuelta to take an early lead, winning a total of six stages on his way to his only Vuelta a España title.
Who did Eddy Merckx race against on his way to his only Vuelta a España title?
Despite Ocaña's best efforts, Eddy Merckx won a total of six stages on his way to his only Vuelta a España title
DidEddy Merckx have any problems or injuries while racing in 1973?
Eddy Merckx won both legs of À travers Lausanne, as well as the Giro di Lombardia, but a doping positive disqualified him.

Question: How did he react to being disqualified?
Self-contained rewrite: How did Eddy Merckx react to being disqualified for being doping positive?