Lionel Birnie
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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LINCOLN GP: BATTLE OF THE BROTHERS
Who can stop Russell Downing and Pinarello?
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Froome finishes third on Mont Faron
Tour of the Med Brit's strong ride behind Moncoutié
By Lionel Birnie Published
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HUNT SINGS BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP
Brit treats Het Volk crowd to a pre-race sing-song on the podium
By Lionel Birnie Published
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9 reasons why Mont Ventoux is a symbolic climb
The Tour is heading to Ventoux again but why all the fuss?
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Pendleton wins her 25th national track title with 500-metre time trial success
Hoy leads Sky Track Cycling to team sprint victory on opening day in Manchester
By Lionel Birnie Published
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The Tour de France Comment
Monday, July 13: All the biggest talking points at the Tour this week
By Lionel Birnie Published
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ANC-Halfords: The last British team to ride the Tour de France
As Team Sky prepares to tackle the Tour de France, we look back at the last British team to take part in the race
By Lionel Birnie Published
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TOUR OF WESSEX RACE CANCELLED
Sportive still on, but race put back until 2009
By Lionel Birnie Published
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RUSS TAKES CHARGE IN THE BATTLE OF THE BROTHERS
Premier Calendar Plus the latest in CW's Super Team Challenge competition
By Lionel Birnie Published
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TOUR DE FRANCE: BRIT WATCH PART ONE
We follow the fortunes of the five British riders on the Tour de France
By Lionel Birnie Published
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GB Worlds squad picked but won't be named until Monday
World Champs countdown Sir Chris, Wiggins and Romero missing
By Lionel Birnie Published
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TALES FROM THE BROOMWAGON: WEDNESDAY, JULY 18
Travelling with people who are as passionate about the sport as I am is a joy
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Team Sky confirms Sutton, Barry and Pauwels
Three more riders added to 2010 roster
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Martin in a great position at the Tour of the Med
Garmin's Irish rider poised to strike in the hills this weekend
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Endura in at the deep end at Tour of the Med
Hayles remembers his first pro race
By Lionel Birnie Published
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MILLAR IS FIRST 'FOUR JERSEY' BRIT IN TOUR
David Millar's polka-dot jersey completes his Tour de France collection
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Cavendish back on the road at De Panne
Milan-San Remo winner has Ghent-Wevelgem in his sights
By Lionel Birnie Published
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LAWS SET FOR OPERATION, BUT STILL IN OLYMPIC PICTURE
British rider will be back on the turbo within ten days of op
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Armstrong and Catlin drop anti-doping programme
Comment Early public relations victory turns to disaster
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Cavendish wins his fourth stage of the Tour in Bordeaux
Stage 18 Petacchi takes green jersey from Hushovd again
By Lionel Birnie Published
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TRACK WORLDS: SUNDAY AS IT HAPPENED
Wrapping up, plus final medal table and how our predictions fared
By Lionel Birnie Published
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CAVENDISH SPARKS COLUMBIA V GARMIN TEAM TIME TRIAL RIVALRY
Forget Obama v McCain - this is the all-American contest for 2009
By Lionel Birnie Published
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CAVENDISH TO LEAVE TOUR ON SUNDAY
T-Mobile manager says Mark Cavendish will end his Tour de France on Sunday
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