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The Cycling Hall of Fame – Vote on the 2020 shortlist

The Cycling Hall of Fame – Vote on the 2020 shortlist

 In 2019 you voted Greg LeMond, Marianne Vos, and Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen into the Cycling Hall of Fame. Who will be the next...

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The Cycling Hall of Fame 2019: the case for Bernard Hinault

The Cycling Hall of Fame 2019: the case for Bernard Hinault

Bernard Hinault is less lauded for his time trialling than his other qualities. For our contributor it’s more than enough to earn him a place...

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Bernard Hinault interview (part 3): on the attack

Bernard Hinault interview (part 3): on the attack

From walking off air during a TV interview, to openly criticising Chris Froome, the Badger’s fierce reputation precedes him. But underneath it, maybe there is...

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Bernard Hinault interview (part 2): the toy box in the corner

Bernard Hinault interview (part 2): the toy box in the corner

Part two of three of the life of Bernard Hinault; as a professional cyclist you miss out on family life, grandchildren can be the way...

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Bernard Hinault interview (part 1): hunting for The Badger

Bernard Hinault interview (part 1): hunting for The Badger

A look into the remote world of Bernard Hinault. The Badger focuses his hunt on a different type of prey nowadays but still with the...

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Philippa York column: who’s the Patron?

Philippa York column: who’s the Patron?

If there’s more than one name bandied around as the Patron, that means there probably isn’t one. Back in the day of Bernard Hinault there...

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Toni Maier – how Assos championed lycra, carbon and aero wheels

Toni Maier – how Assos championed lycra, carbon and aero wheels

As Swiss company Assos celebrate over 40 years in the sport, we take a look at the profound influence founder Toni Maier has had on cycling

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Why you don’t want to get on the wrong side of Bernard Hinault

Why you don’t want to get on the wrong side of Bernard Hinault

Bernard Hinault was the last French rider to win the Tour de France and the last French rider to effectively terrify the peloton. He’s still...

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Brief encounters: short Tour de France road stages

Brief encounters: short Tour de France road stages

Short Tour de France stages are not an especially new phenomenon. They’re more an eighties revival thing

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