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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Big names missing from 2009 Tour de FranceThere were some conspicuous absences from the Monaco Tour presentation, here's why
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Martin disappointed at Tour de France non-startCW Exclusive: Painful knee puts end to Tour hopes, but British-born rider looking forward to Vuelta a Espana
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Cavendish equals Millar's Brit record at VueltaMark Cavendish becomes only second British rider to take individual stages wins at all three grand tours after Robert Millar
By Lionel Birnie Published
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US government assigns federal prosecutor to doping case sparked by Landis confessionClear indication US Justice Department is taking the very case seriously
By Lionel Birnie Published
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FLEEMAN TO RIDE THE GIRODan Fleeman will ride the centenary Giro d'Italia
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Young GB quartet pipped by Aussies in team pursuitMelbourne World Cup No gold medals for Britain on day two
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HALFORDS TO SPONSOR GREAT BRITAIN TEAMAnother step towards Brailsford's 'pro-nat' vision
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WHY HET VOLK IS THE REAL DEALTuesday Comment You can keep yer Tour of Californias, thanks
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CAVENDISH CHALKS UP WIN NUMBER 17Third stage win in Missouri adds to his remarkable tally
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Ghent-Wevelgem 2009: CW's top ten predictionWho will win on Wednesday? We stick our necks out again
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ROMERO BREAKS BRITISH PURSUIT RECORDRomero goes for gold, Houvenaghel for bronze tonight
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Sir Chris Hoy won't rush his recovery after Keirin crashOlympic champion will sit out World Champs if it's the right thing
By Lionel Birnie Published
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EASY VICTORY FOR SUPER-FAST CAVENDISHCav is first Brit to win two Giro stages
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THE BIG INTERVIEW: JONATHAN VAUGHTERSFormer Armstrong team-mate, now boss of Slipstream talks to CW
By Lionel Birnie Published
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TALES FROM THE BROOMWAGON: SATURDAY, JULY 14Fame, fortune and scouring grassy verges
By Lionel Birnie Published
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CHICKEN DEVASTATED, BUT IT’S BUSINESS AS USUAL
Company getting back on its feet after warehouse fire
By Lionel Birnie Published
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ED CLANCY CONSIDERING HIS OPTIONS FOR 2009Rapha and Halfords among the teams interested in team pursuit star
By Lionel Birnie Published
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SANCHEZ GIVES SPAIN GOLD IN THRILLING MEN'S ROAD RACERace report Birthday boy Rebellin denied the perfect gift
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Wiggins doubt over track at London 2012CW Exclusive: British star to maintain focus on road
By Lionel Birnie Published
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British pro team project: The Sky's the limitFeature Now the team is official, we look back at the early steps in the journey
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Olympic omnium format unveiledElimination race will be the omnium's sixth discipline
By Lionel Birnie Published
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ANC-HALFORDS: Shane SuttonAussie played the role of morale-booster but Tour was too much even for him
By Lionel Birnie Published
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POOLEY, LAWS AND COOKE ALL IN TOP SIX OF FRENCH STAGE RACEBrits in great form as the World Championships draw closer
By Lionel Birnie Published
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TALES FROM THE BROOMWAGON: FRIDAY, JULY 13Hogged by a sycophantic French television reporter wearing a blue linen jacket
By Lionel Birnie Published
