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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Team Sky keep tight-lipped on rider selection
New British super-squad taking shape; aiming for road world championship win
By Lionel Birnie Published
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BRITISH QUARTET MAKE BROWN EAT HIS WORDS
First gold at Sydney World Cup
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CW'S TOUR DE FRANCE SPECTATOR'S GUIDE
Heading to France? Make the most of the experience with our top tips
By Lionel Birnie Published
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BRIT SUCCESS IN DUO NORMAND
Brits do well across the board at French two-up time trial
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Rob Hayles announces his retirement from track racing
Former world champion left out of Great Britain squad for Poland
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HOY THE KEIRIN KING BOUND FOR BEIJING
Interview: Scot seals his place in British Olympic team
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Britain finish on a high note as Clancy wins omnium gold
World Track Champs Day five: Bauge wins sprint, Pendleton pipped in Keirin
By Lionel Birnie Published
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EAST MIDLANDS INTERNATIONAL CICLE CLASSIC START LIST
Official start list for this weekend's gruelling British race
By Lionel Birnie Published
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WIGGINS TO RIDE MANCHESTER WORLD CUP
Olympic star no longer partnering Zabel in German Six Days
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Cavendish rises to second in list of all-time British pro winners
Isle of Man sprinter takes the 32nd win of his pro career
By Lionel Birnie Published
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POOLEY MISSES TIME CUT AT TOUR DE L'AUDE
Stage 7 Olympic hopeful eliminated from French stage race
By Lionel Birnie Published
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CLARKE TO LEAD NEW SOUTH-WEST BASED TEAM
Tour of Wessex organisers set to launch a road team for 2009
By Lionel Birnie Published
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REED DENIES PENDLETON A PERFECT FINISH
American wins the women's Keirin; silver for Pendleton
By Lionel Birnie Published
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WHY IT WAS THE GREATEST TRACK WORLDS EVER
Nine of the best moments from Manchester
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BEIJING NIGHT 2: HOY AND PURSUITERS STRIKE GOLD AGAIN
British medal haul bodes well for Olympics
By Lionel Birnie Published
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PENDLETON POSES NUDE AND THE DEMISE OF THE ARCHER
Tuesday Comment – raving rant or reasoned debate?
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KENNAUGH AND BELLIS ADD CRUCIAL MADISON POINTS
Youngsters doing their bit to ensure Olympic qualification
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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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CAVENDISH AND CIOLEK SET FOR CALIFORNIA
Team High Road duo to share sprint duties
By Lionel Birnie Published
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HAMMOND: I WAS ON HONEYMOON WHEN T-MOBILE PULLED OUT
British star looking forward to a fresh start with Team High Road
By Lionel Birnie Published
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The Big Interview: Gary Imlach
Gary Imlach is the face we trust on ITV4’s Tour de France coverage
By Lionel Birnie Published
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READERS' POLL AWARDS 2007
We asked, you answered – so who are the winners and losers of the year?
By Lionel Birnie Published
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PLOWMAN CRAVEN WANT TO LEVEL THE SCORES
Tour of the Reservoir The big preview
By Lionel Birnie Published
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PLOWMAN CRAVEN CRASH OUT IN USA
Crash in Redlands Classic takes out five PCA riders
By Lionel Birnie Published