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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RAS REACTION: DEAN DOWNING ON WINNING STAGE TWO
FBD Insurance Ras Rapha off the mark in Ireland
By Lionel Birnie Published
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GREAT BRITAIN WORLD'S TEAM TAKES SHAPE
Updated Sept 17 Men's elite, under-23 and women's teams named
By Lionel Birnie Published
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LAWS GETS SECOND ON TOUR DE L'AUDE STAGE
Stage six Laws up to fourth overall, Cooke in fifth
By Lionel Birnie Published
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NEWTON LEADS RAPHA ROMP
Rapha man on dominating the Clayton Velo Spring Classic
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Hoy, Pendleton, Thomas lead British medal challenge
Manchester Track Cycling World Cup The Big Preview
By Lionel Birnie Published
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UCI SAYS IT HAS NEW INFORMATION ON VALVERDE
Anne Gripper: "significant information on involvement of Valverde" in Operacion Puerto
By Lionel Birnie Published
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COCAINE POSITIVE MAY NOT SPELL DISASTER FOR BOONEN
The drug is not banned if detected out-of-competition
By Lionel Birnie Published
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BRITISH CYCLISTS' 2008 ROLL OF HONOUR
Every major win by a British cyclist in the last 12 months
By Lionel Birnie Published
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BENNATI GETS PHOTO FINISH VERDICT OVER CAVENDISH
Stage 12 Last-gasp lunge not quite enough for British sprinter
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Downing back in the frame for Worlds and Team Sky
Tour of Ireland victory means the door is not closed to the CandiTV rider
By Lionel Birnie Published
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EIGHTH GOLD FOR BRITAIN IN MADISON
“That one was for my dad," says Wiggins
By Lionel Birnie Published
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COOKE TO GUEST FOR SWIFT RACING AT GRANDE BOUCLE
Halford Bikehut/Great Britain decide against entering six-day race
By Lionel Birnie Published
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BRITAIN'S LIKELY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP LINE-UP
Who will get the nod for Manchester next week?
By Lionel Birnie Published
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GARMIN-CHIPOTLE GET IT TOGETHER IN COLORADO
Wiggins, Millar and Martin meet in the US
By Lionel Birnie Published
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COOKE'S SECRET WAS THE SKINSUIT
Olympic champion wore a time trial-style skinsuit to win her title
By Lionel Birnie Published
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THOMAS CALLED UP TO WORLDS TEAM
Sciandri explains why Barloworld rider gets the nod over Fleeman
By Lionel Birnie Published
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RAPHA WIN RACE AGAINST TIME TO REACH FERRY PORT
Ras wrap-up How the Brits did in Ireland
By Lionel Birnie Published
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WIGGINS: "IT WAS A STRANGE DAY"
Britain's Bradley Wiggins comments on yesterday's slow stage pace
By Lionel Birnie Published
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WILKINSON AND PARTRIDGE ADDED TO HALFORDS BIKEHUT
2009 squad beginning to take shape
By Lionel Birnie Published
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What to do in November
Want to make plans for the month? Here's our handy guide of what's on and when
By Lionel Birnie Published
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LINCOLN GP: BATTLE OF THE BROTHERS
Who can stop Russell Downing and Pinarello?
By Lionel Birnie Published
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Froome finishes third on Mont Faron
Tour of the Med Brit's strong ride behind Moncoutié
By Lionel Birnie Published
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HUNT SINGS BAA BAA BLACK SHEEP
Brit treats Het Volk crowd to a pre-race sing-song on the podium
By Lionel Birnie Published
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9 reasons why Mont Ventoux is a symbolic climb
The Tour is heading to Ventoux again but why all the fuss?
By Lionel Birnie Published