Nationality: British
Chris Boardman had a highly decorated professional cycling career, and until the launch of Team Sky and its Grand Tour success he was arguably Britain's best ever cyclist.
In his palmarès Boardman counts three Tour de France stage wins and six days in the leader's yellow jersey.
He was a phenomenal time triallist and track rider, winning the first ever World Champs TT and conquering the Hour Record a number of times. His best Hour is still the furthest recorded, but is now outside of the UCI's rules.
The British rider's prologue win in 1994 was at the time the fastest ever; a record that stood until Rohan Dennis's win on stage one of the 2015 Tour.
Since retiring Boardman has had various roles at British Cycling as well as launching his own eponymous bicycle brand.
Despite his own successful cycling career, his passion now lies away from professional riding with his aim to get more of us using bicycles as transport and his work to make Britain a truly cycling nation.
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Cyclists could face life sentences for killing pedestrians if new law passed in England and WalesReckless cycling currently carries a maximum two-year jail term
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'I was bullied at school, cycling filled a gap': Chris Boardman on his career and beyond, 30 years after his first Tour de France winLegendary time trialist tells Cycling Weekly about his first bike, copying Graeme Obree, and his passion for active travel
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'There are more people killed by lightning and cows than cyclists' - Chris Boardman on proposed anti-dangerous cycling lawsThe National Active Travel Commissioner - and former Olympian - was one critic of the government's priorities
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Hope for better bike infrastructure as Active Travel England to be consulted on new housing estatesOrganisation will help deliver cycling infrastructure on all future large planning applications
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Mike Burrows: the designer who influenced the bikes we ride todayA legendary bike designer and innovator, Burrows created the Lotus 108 ridden by Chris Boardman at the 1992 Olympics
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Chris Boardman becomes the first commissioner of Active Travel EnglandFormer cyclist will head up the new cycling and walking body, which is responsible for £5.5 million investment in active travel schemes
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'We have never seen anything like this before': Chris Boardman says UK Government coronavirus cycling boost shouldn't be underestimatedThe UK Government yesterday unveiled plans to boost cycling as a means to tackle the coronavirus
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Chris Froome has become 'statesman for the sport' says Chris BoardmanTriple Tour de France winner Chris Froome has emerged in a strong position after the recent controversies surrounding British Cycling and Team Sky
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Chris Boardman hits back at critics after riding without helmetHelmets "not in the top 10 issues affecting cyclists", says BC policy advisor
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What it's like to ride the Tour de FranceWhat's it really like to ride the Tour de France? Cycle Sport sifts through the cliches to get to the heart of the world's greatest race.
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Sir Chris Hoy and Chris Boardman set to star at London Bike Show this weekSir Chris Hoy and Chris Boardman will be among the big names turning up to the London Bike Show at ExCel London between 11-14 February
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Boardman: Motorists should be held liable for collisions with cyclistsChris Boardman calls for strict liability for drivers involved in crashes with cyclists and pedestrians to help protect vulnerable road users
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Chris Boardman enters safety debate after family member involved in 'close pass' (video)Chris Boardman says there is no excuse for a lorry to pass a group of cyclists closely after his mother was reportedly involved in a 'close pass'
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Chris Boardman backs 20's Plenty campaignBritish Cycling's policy advisor, Chris Boardman, calls a campaign to reduce the default national speed limit to 20mph as 'utterly logical'
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Boardman: Tories' cycling pledge will only scratch the surfaceThe Conservatives have pledged to spend £10 per person per head on cycling, but Chris Boardman believes it's not an imminent strategy
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Boardman Road Comp reviewBoardman Bikes' Road Comp offers a lot for under £700
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Chris Boardman backs calls to make TUEs publicChris Boardman agrees that TUE information should be made public in professional sport to help ease the ethical issues in the process
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One Pro Cycling announce three-year partnership with Boardman BikesUCI Continental team One Pro Cycling will be riding Boardman Bikes for the next three seasons
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Chris Boardman appointed as Manchester's first cycling commissionerFormer professional cyclist Chris Boardman takes on council role to promote cycling and walking in Manchester
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Boardman: Pollution deaths should be treated as a national emergency
British Cycling policy advisor says that the figures on deaths linked to nitrogen dioxide in the UK are "staggering"
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Boardman: Helmet debate being used to avoid making real decisions
Chris Boardman says he doesn't want to 'waste time' talking about helmets, saying that the focus should be on stopping accidents
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Chris Boardman unveils Liverpool hire bikeLiverpool's City Bikes will be available to hire from April 23 at 10 rail stations, growing to 1,000 bikes at 100 stations by 2015
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Bradley Wiggins tells cyclists to 'help themselves' by wearing a helmetSir Bradley Wiggins says cyclists should help themselves by wearing 'helmets and things' as a way to keep them safe on the roads
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‘It’s dressed up prejudice’: Chris Boardman criticises Channel 5 show that asks if cyclists are the scourge of the streetsA Channel 5 show asking if cyclists are the scourge of the streets has been branded “dressed up prejudice” by cycling campaigner and former Olympian Chris Boardman.
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Remember this? Chris Boardman's world-beating Lotus pursuit bikeWhen Formula One decided to lend cycling a helping hand, this was the stunning result
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Chris Boardman has eight bikes stolen from Merseyside home
Chris Boardman had eight bikes and some scuba diving equipment stolen from his Merseyside home on Sunday night.
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Boardman Hybrid Pro reviewDoes Boardman’s new Hybrid combine the speed of a road bike with the comfort of a mountain bike, or is it just an unhappy compromise?
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Driver pleads guilty to causing death of Chris Boardman’s mother
A pick-up truck driver has admitted causing the death of Olympic cyclist Chris Boardman’s mother.
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Chris Boardman: Shane Sutton forced out of British Cycling by 'lynch mob'Chris Boardman says the Shane Sutton saga was an exercise of "throwing mud at British Cycling and seeing what sticks"
