Michael Hutchinson
Michael Hutchinson is a writer, journalist and former professional cyclist. As a rider he won multiple national titles in both Britain and Ireland and competed at the World Championships and the Commonwealth Games. He was a three-time Brompton folding-bike World Champion, and once hit 73 mph riding down a hill in Wales. His Dr Hutch columns appears in every issue of Cycling Weekly magazine
As a writer, he wrote the award winning The Hour about his attempt on the sport’s most famous and sought-after record. He followed that up with Faster, about the training, the science the genetics and the luck behind the world’s fastest riders, and Re:Cyclists, a history of cyclists from 1816 to the present day.
He’s written for outlets ranging from Cycling Weekly to the New York Times, and has presented and and commentated for the BBC, Eurosport, Channel 4, and Sky Sports.
Before he did any of that he was a legal academic at Cambridge and Sussex universities. He now lives with far too many bicycles in London and Cambridgeshire.
Latest articles by Michael Hutchinson
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Dr Hutch's retirement advice for former pros: 'By June you’re going to be baffled at how you ever had time to train'
Retiring from racing leaves a gaping hole in your daily routine but you'll have no problem filling it with nothing, says the Doc
By Michael Hutchinson • Published
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Faster with Dr Hutch: 2X Olympic champion Alastair Brownlee on keeping your focus
Dr Hutch speaks with Alastair Brownlee, Dr Josie Perry and physiologist Louis Passfield on staying focused
By Michael Hutchinson • Published
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Faster by Dr Hutch: Dan Bigham and his relentless search for more speed
Dr Hutch speaks to engineer, aerodynamicist, World Cup winner and multi national champion Dan Bigham
By Michael Hutchinson • Published
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Faster with Dr Hutch: How ultra endurance riders gain their edge
Dr Hutch speaks to Transcontinental winners and RAAM riders about the power and mindset that allows them to keep going.
By Michael Hutchinson • Published
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Faster with Dr Hutch: Stepping up to the senior ranks
How a rider makes that difficult transition from U-23 to the senior ranks and how the latest wunderkinds are changing the game
By Michael Hutchinson • Published
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Dr Hutch: Reverse ‘proper cyclist’ snobbery
All ‘proper’ cyclists are used to being taunted by civilians, says the Doc, but what happens when one turns out to be better than you?
By Michael Hutchinson • Published
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Dr Hutch column: How to solve pro cycling's litter problem
The Doc searches for a solution to pro racing’s litter problem that gives the fans the momentos they crave without turning wildlife into wired life
By Michael Hutchinson • Published
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Chris Froome 'overwhelmed and relieved' after securing Tour de France win
Chris Froome admits that he thought he may lose Tour de France lead to Nairo Quintana on final mountain stage
By Michael Hutchinson • Published
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Dr Hutch: Long time trials are more like an awkward eating competition
Long-distance time trialling offers all-over body pain and unbridled tedium. What’s not to love?
By Michael Hutchinson • Published