THE BIG INTERVIEW: PAUL KIMMAGE

Paul Kimmage

As a writer at the Sunday Times, Paul Kimmage is one of the most prolific and outspoken crusaders against doping in cycling. His critics, however, would argue that he?s a bitter and twisted journalist, still hung up on a failed career as a professional racer.

After several years of racing on the European circuit, including the Tour de France in the 80s, the Irishman hung up his wheels and published Rough Ride ? a tell-all autobiography that recalled the trials and tribulations of his life in the peloton. Most significantly the book broke the pro scene?s code of silence by lifting the lid on some of the sport?s doping practices.

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