In this week\u2019s episode of the Cyclist Magazine Podcast, James and Will are joined by David Millar, a man who needs no introduction.<\/p>\n
Just in case: David\u2019s career in cycling spans decorated rider (he was the first Brit to wear all three Grand Tour jerseys) to fallen hero (he admitted to, and was suspended for two years for doping in 2004) to risen phoenix (he returned to the pro peloton as an outspoken \u2018clean\u2019 rider and raced successfully until 2014) to writer, broadcaster and commentator (up until this summer he was \u2018the voice\u2019 of ITV cycling along with co-commentator Ned Boulting) to business owner (with clothing brand Chpt III) to brand director at Factor bikes (finally nothing more to write in brackets).<\/p>\n
David chats to us about turning pro back in the 1990s and those difficult earlier years; the devastation of ITV losing its TV coverage and him his job; his new life at Factor bikes and the science behind Factor\u2019s new superbike, the Factor One; Factor parting ways with Israel-Premier Tech for political reasons; what it\u2019s like having your sister, Fran, as CEO of Rapha, plus whether he\u2019s duty-bound to ride the Rapha Festive 500; and his general and utter love for cycling.<\/p>\n
Merry Christmas, and thanks for listening for a whole year (or just reading this bit, possibly never having listened at all).<\/p>\n
Interview begins at 11:34.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
This episode is brought to you by the Hammerhead Karoo GPS bike computer. Visit\u00a0hammerhead.io<\/a>\u00a0and use the code CYCLIST to get a free HR strap with every purchase (just be sure to add the strap to your cart then apply the code at checkout).<\/p>\n This episode is also brought to you by Help for Heroes Big Battlefield Bike Ride, am epic, four day, 250-mile trip around Belgium and Northern France that raises money for Armed Forces veterans and their families. See\u00a0helpforheroes.org.uk\u00a0<\/a>for more<\/p>\n
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