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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MILLAR DENIED BY SNAPPED CHAIN AT THE LAST
Giro d'Italia stage five Drama in closing stages for Brit
By Lionel Birnie Published
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CONTADOR DENIED CHANCE TO DEFEND TOUR TITLE
Who else has missed out on defending the Tour?
By Lionel Birnie Published
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1 GOLD, 3 SILVER, 1 BRONZE – OPENING NIGHT IN BEIJING
Second World Cup gets off to a blazing start for Brits
By Lionel Birnie Published
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INTERVIEW: ANNE GRIPPER ON THE BIOLOGICAL PASSPORT
CW speaks to the UCI's head of anti-doping
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Britain set for nine places in men's road race at the Worlds
13 British riders head to Mendrisio this week for two-day training camp
By Lionel Birnie Published
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COOKE AND POOLEY AIM FOR A MEDAL IN TIME TRIAL
Updated with start times Pooley off at 4.38am, Cooke at 5.14am
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Hunt and Lloyd look forward to making their Tour debuts
British Cervélo riders will work for Thor Hushovd and Carlos Sastre
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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TOUR SET TO RETURN TO LONDON...
2011 looks most likely for Tour de France's second visit to capital
By Lionel Birnie Published
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TALES FROM THE BROOMWAGON: WEDS, JULY 11
"Every day it's the same questions. I am happy to answer but it gets very tiring"
By Lionel Birnie Published
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The British riders to have led one of the Grand Tours
Here we look back at all the British riders to have led one of the three Grand Tours
By Lionel Birnie Published
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GREAT BRITAIN WORLD'S TEAM TAKES SHAPE
Updated Sept 17 Men's elite, under-23 and women's teams named
By Lionel Birnie Published
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LAWS GETS SECOND ON TOUR DE L'AUDE STAGE
Stage six Laws up to fourth overall, Cooke in fifth
By Lionel Birnie Published
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NEWTON LEADS RAPHA ROMP
Rapha man on dominating the Clayton Velo Spring Classic
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Hoy, Pendleton, Thomas lead British medal challenge
Manchester Track Cycling World Cup The Big Preview
By Lionel Birnie Published
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UCI SAYS IT HAS NEW INFORMATION ON VALVERDE
Anne Gripper: "significant information on involvement of Valverde" in Operacion Puerto
By Lionel Birnie Published
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COCAINE POSITIVE MAY NOT SPELL DISASTER FOR BOONEN
The drug is not banned if detected out-of-competition
By Lionel Birnie Published
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BRITISH CYCLISTS' 2008 ROLL OF HONOUR
Every major win by a British cyclist in the last 12 months
By Lionel Birnie Published
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BENNATI GETS PHOTO FINISH VERDICT OVER CAVENDISH
Stage 12 Last-gasp lunge not quite enough for British sprinter
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Downing back in the frame for Worlds and Team Sky
Tour of Ireland victory means the door is not closed to the CandiTV rider
By Lionel Birnie Published
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EIGHTH GOLD FOR BRITAIN IN MADISON
“That one was for my dad," says Wiggins
By Lionel Birnie Published
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COOKE TO GUEST FOR SWIFT RACING AT GRANDE BOUCLE
Halford Bikehut/Great Britain decide against entering six-day race
By Lionel Birnie Published
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BRITAIN'S LIKELY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LINE-UP
Who will get the nod for Manchester next week?
By Lionel Birnie Published
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GARMIN-CHIPOTLE GET IT TOGETHER IN COLORADO
Wiggins, Millar and Martin meet in the US
By Lionel Birnie Published