Sports journalist Lionel Birnie has written professionally for Sunday Times, Procycling and of course Cycling Weekly. He is also an author, publisher, and co-founder of The Cycling Podcast. His first experience covering the Tour de France came in 1999, and he has presented The Cycling Podcast with Richard Moore and Daniel Friebe since 2013. He founded Peloton Publishing in 2010 and has ghostwritten and published the autobiography of Sean Kelly, as well as a number of other sports icons.
Latest articles by Lionel Birnie
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Mark Cavendish: A year in the life
A look back at Mark Cavendish's year from a great start in Qatar, missed opportunities at the classics, a great Giro d'Italia but a difficult Tour de France
By Lionel Birnie • Published
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Tour Story: Chris Froome
Chris Froome won the 2013 Tour de France in devastating fashion, but who is the polite, softly spoken Brit with a South African accent?
By Lionel Birnie • Published
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The all-time list of British pro winners
Who are Britain's most successful male road riders?
By Lionel Birnie • Published
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The closest Tours in history
A look back at the smallest winning margins in Tour de France history
By Lionel Birnie • Published
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Ed Clancy: The Big Interview
While the GB team evolves nearly as fast as they lap the velodrome, Ed Clancy has been the one constant
By Lionel Birnie • Published
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Awang needs surgery to remove huge splinter
Manchester World Cup analysis: What did we learn at the track on Saturday?
By Lionel Birnie • Published
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Hoy storms to Keirin victory
Manchester track World Cup day two: Azizulhasni Awang in pain as huge splinter goes through his calf
By Lionel Birnie • Published
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Team pursuiters grab Britain's first gold as Aussies edge opening night
Manchester World Cup 2011: Kenny beats Hoy in all-British sprint semi-final
By Lionel Birnie • Published
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Clancy wants to remind Aussie team pursuiters who's top dog
Wiggins and Thomas set to return to team pursuit squad at Manchester World Cup
By Lionel Birnie • Published