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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Martin disappointed at Tour de France non-start
CW 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 Vuelta
Mark 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 confession
Clear indication US Justice Department is taking the very case seriously
By Lionel Birnie Published
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FLEEMAN TO RIDE THE GIRO
Dan Fleeman will ride the centenary Giro d'Italia
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Young GB quartet pipped by Aussies in team pursuit
Melbourne World Cup No gold medals for Britain on day two
By Lionel Birnie Published
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HALFORDS TO SPONSOR GREAT BRITAIN TEAM
Another step towards Brailsford's 'pro-nat' vision
By Lionel Birnie Published
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WHY HET VOLK IS THE REAL DEAL
Tuesday Comment You can keep yer Tour of Californias, thanks
By Lionel Birnie Published
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CAVENDISH CHALKS UP WIN NUMBER 17
Third stage win in Missouri adds to his remarkable tally
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Ghent-Wevelgem 2009: CW's top ten prediction
Who will win on Wednesday? We stick our necks out again
By Lionel Birnie Published
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ROMERO BREAKS BRITISH PURSUIT RECORD
Romero goes for gold, Houvenaghel for bronze tonight
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Sir Chris Hoy won't rush his recovery after Keirin crash
Olympic 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 CAVENDISH
Cav is first Brit to win two Giro stages
By Lionel Birnie Published
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THE BIG INTERVIEW: JONATHAN VAUGHTERS
Former Armstrong team-mate, now boss of Slipstream talks to CW
By Lionel Birnie Published
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TALES FROM THE BROOMWAGON: SATURDAY, JULY 14
Fame, 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 2009
Rapha 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 RACE
Race report Birthday boy Rebellin denied the perfect gift
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Wiggins doubt over track at London 2012
CW Exclusive: British star to maintain focus on road
By Lionel Birnie Published
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British pro team project: The Sky's the limit
Feature 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 unveiled
Elimination race will be the omnium's sixth discipline
By Lionel Birnie Published
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ANC-HALFORDS: Shane Sutton
Aussie 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 RACE
Brits in great form as the World Championships draw closer
By Lionel Birnie Published
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TALES FROM THE BROOMWAGON: FRIDAY, JULY 13
Hogged by a sycophantic French television reporter wearing a blue linen jacket
By Lionel Birnie Published
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WIGGINS: SATISFIED WITH PROLOGUE RIDE
Bradley Wiggins refuses to be downbeat after the prologue
By Lionel Birnie Published