Chris Boardman
Nationality: British
Twitter: @Chris_Boardman
Chris Boardman had a highly decorated professional cycling career, and until the launch of Team Sky and its Grand Tour success he was arguably Britain's best ever cyclist.
In his palmarès Boardman counts three Tour de France stage wins and six days in the leader's yellow jersey.
He was a phenomenal time triallist and track rider, winning the first ever World Champs TT and conquering the Hour Record a number of times. His best Hour is still the furthest recorded, but is now outside of the UCI's rules.
The British rider's prologue win in 1994 was at the time the fastest ever; a record that stood until Rohan Dennis's win on stage one of the 2015 Tour.
Since retiring Boardman has had various roles at British Cycling as well as launching his own eponymous bicycle brand.
Despite his own successful cycling career, his passion now lies away from professional riding with his aim to get more of us using bicycles as transport and his work to make Britain a truly cycling nation.
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Mike Burrows: the designer who influenced the bikes we ride today
A legendary bike designer and innovator, Burrows created the Lotus 108 ridden by Chris Boardman at the 1992 Olympics
By Tom Thewlis Published
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Chris Boardman becomes the first commissioner of Active Travel England
Former cyclist will head up the new cycling and walking body, which is responsible for £5.5 million investment in active travel schemes
By Adam Becket Published
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What it's like to ride the Tour de France
What's it really like to ride the Tour de France? Cycle Sport sifts through the cliches to get to the heart of the world's greatest race.
By Edward Pickering Published
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Sir Chris Hoy and Chris Boardman set to star at London Bike Show this week
Sir Chris Hoy and Chris Boardman will be among the big names turning up to the London Bike Show at ExCel London between 11-14 February
By Cycling Weekly Published
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Boardman: Motorists should be held liable for collisions with cyclists
Chris Boardman calls for strict liability for drivers involved in crashes with cyclists and pedestrians to help protect vulnerable road users
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Chris Boardman enters safety debate after family member involved in 'close pass' (video)
Chris Boardman says there is no excuse for a lorry to pass a group of cyclists closely after his mother was reportedly involved in a 'close pass'
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Chris Boardman backs 20's Plenty campaign
British Cycling's policy advisor, Chris Boardman, calls a campaign to reduce the default national speed limit to 20mph as 'utterly logical'
By Laura Laker Published
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Boardman: Tories' cycling pledge will only scratch the surface
The Conservatives have pledged to spend £10 per person per head on cycling, but Chris Boardman believes it's not an imminent strategy
By Stuart Clarke Published
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Boardman Road Comp review
Boardman Bikes' Road Comp offers a lot for under £700
By Matt Lamy Published