Christopher Miles Boardman, (born 26 August 1968) is an English former racing cyclist. A

time trial In many racing sports, an sportsperson, athlete (or occasionally a team of athletes) will compete in a time trial (TT) against the clock to secure the fastest time. The format of a time trial can vary, but usually follow a format where each athle ...

and

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specialist, Boardman won the inaugural men's World time trial championship in 1994, won the

individual pursuit The individual pursuit is a track cycling event where two cyclists begin the race from a stationary position on opposite sides of the track. It is held at over for men and women. The riders start at the same time and set off to complete the rac ...

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at the

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, broke the world

hour record The hour record is the record for the longest distance cycled in one hour on a bicycle from a stationary start. Cyclists attempt this record alone on the track without other competitors present. It is considered one of the most prestigious record ...

three times, and won three prologue stages (and consequently wore the

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on three occasions) at the

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. Boardman used the Lotus 108 time trial bicycle designed by

Mike Burrows Mike Burrows (17 April 1943 – 15 August 2022) was an English bicycle designer from Norwich, England. Burrows is best known by the general public for his collaborative work with the design of the track carbon-fibre Lotus 108 time trial bi ...

and built by the sports car manufacturer Lotus. Later he worked with the UK carbon fibre bike specialist Hotta, to produce other time-trial frame designs, which he raced in various events including world championships, and Olympic games. He is now involved in producing commercial and competition bikes with the Boardman Bikes and Boardman Elite ventures. Boardman has also worked to promote walking and cycling across the UK, becoming Greater Manchester's walking and cycling commissioner in 2017, Greater Manchester's Transport Commissioner in 2021 and most recently, Commissioner of

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. In 1992, he was awarded an MBE for services to cycling. Boardman was appointed Commander of the

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(CBE) in

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for services to active travel.

Early life and amateur career

Boardman was educated at Hilbre High School in Wirral, Merseyside, and rode in his first bike race at the age of 13. He was on the national cycling team by the age of 16. Boardman won his first national time trial title in the 1984 " George Herbert Stancer" schoolboy 10-mile championship and subsequently won the 1986 junior 25-mile championship. He also broke the junior 25-mile national record in 1984. As a senior he won four consecutive hill climb championships (from 1988 to 1991), five consecutive 25-mile championships (from 1989 to 1993), the 50-mile championship in 1991 and 1992, and the men's British time trial championship in 2000. He broke the record for 25 miles in 1992 and 1993 with 45 minutes 57 seconds (which he held until 2009) on a course based on the A34 near Oxford. He was also a member of the winning North Wirral Velo team in the 1993 100 km

team time trial A team time trial (TTT) is a road bicycle race in which teams of cyclists race against the clock (see individual time trial for a more detailed description of ITT events). The winning team in a TTT is determined by the comparing the times of ...

championship (in a record time of 2:00:07), having previously won the event three times with

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, in 1988, 1989 and 1991. At the

in Barcelona, Boardman rode a Lotus 108 in the 4 km individual pursuit. Lotus Engineering's 'uni-axle' design incorporated several new features. Boardman caught Germany's Jens Lehmann, the 1991 World Champion, in the Olympic final on his way to winning the gold medal.

Professional career

Having started his cycling career as a time trial specialist, Boardman turned professional with the GAN team, later renamed the

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team, of manager

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. His first race as a professional was the 1993

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, a 66 km time trial which he won. He further won several stages of the Midi Libre and Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré stage races, including the final road stage. In 1993 Boardman established the fastest time for a bicycle around the 37.73 mile

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, the course used for the

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. Riding a specially modified bicycle, Boardman recorded a time of 1hr 23min 54secs. The time recorded would prove to be the longest standing cycling record on the

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, until it was beaten by

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in 2015. Kennaugh, riding a standard racing bicycle, beat the record by six seconds. Boardman competed with Graeme Obree for the

using radically modified time-trial bikes, beating each other's records in turn; in one eight-month period in 1994 the record fell four times. Boardman won the prologue of the 1994 Tour de France with what was then the fastest time ever recorded. In the process he caught Luc Leblanc, who had previously been dismissive about Boardman's 1993 hour record, claiming that it could probably be beaten by half the professional peloton. However, he subsequently lost the

in a

. He was hailed as the UK's future Tour de France winner, despite his own insistence that it was a long shot. After retirement he said he was not able to recover from the rigours of stage racing due to a low hormone profile. "I've always had it, it's probably been that way since I was born, but because of the type of racing that I did in the past, it was not a problem." In the 1995 Tour de France, Boardman crashed in the prologue and withdrew due to his injuries. The

1996 Tour de France The 1996 Tour de France was the 83rd edition of the Tour de France, starting on 29 June and ending on 21 July, featuring 19 regular stages, 2 individual time trials, a prologue and a rest day (10 July). It was won by Danish rider Bjarne Riis. Th ...

saw him return in the wet and rainy prologue where he was beaten by Alex Zülle and finished in second place. Boardman won bronze in the 52 km road time trial at the

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in Atlanta. He did not defend his track individual pursuit title. Boardman made a comeback at the

1997 Tour de France The 1997 Tour de France was the 84th edition of the Tour de France and took place from 5 to 27 July. Jan Ullrich's victory margin of 9:09 was the largest margin of victory since Laurent Fignon won the 1984 Tour de France by 10:32. Since 1997 no r ...

, winning the prologue of the Tour once more this time on a on a Hotta TT, although a crash forced him to quit the tour on stage 13. In

1998 Tour de France The 1998 Tour de France was the 85th edition of the Tour de France, one of cycling's Grand Tour (cycling), Grand Tours. The race was composed of 21 stages and a prologue. It started on 11 July in Ireland before taking an anti-clockwise route t ...

, when the Tour began in Dublin, Ireland, Boardman won the prologue, but this time crashed out of the race on stage 2. In 1998 he was diagnosed with

osteopenia Osteopenia, known as "low bone mass" or "low bone density", is a condition in which bone mineral density is low. Because their bones are weaker, people with osteopenia may have a higher risk of fractures, and some people may go on to develop o ...

due to low testosterone levels. Treatment to prevent a worsening of his condition would have required him to take

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, which is banned under anti-doping rules. The UCI refused to allow Boardman an exemption on medical grounds. Faced with either retiring to allow treatment for his osteoporosis, or continuing to cycle without taking testosterone, Boardman chose to continue in cycling untreated for a further two years, hoping to finish his career on a high note at the

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. In 1997 the

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(UCI) had changed their regulations for the Hour Record, restricting competitors to roughly the same equipment that

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had used in the 1970s, banning

helmets, disc or tri-spoke wheels, aerodynamic bars and

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composite frames. Boardman made an attempt at the Hour Record using this new ruling in 2000 and rode 49.441 km, just 13 m further than Merckx's 28-year-old record. Boardman's preparation for the road time trial at the 2000 Olympics was affected by missing the 2000 Tour de France due to sinus problems; he finished eleventh in the time trial. Boardman retired after the Olympics, at the age of 32. In an interview Boardman said that the last two years of his professional career were the most difficult, especially because of his debilitating health condition and also marital issues. Boardman's

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was uncommon for someone as young as he was. He was criticised for not realising his potential, but in response he said that, "I never considered myself particularly gifted, but I managed to stretch and mould the ability that I have, and found a niche for myself."

Work after retirement

Since retirement from professional cycling, Boardman has undertaken a range of roles including television punditry, advising the British cycling teams and working in walking and cycling advocacy roles. Boardman was appointed a technical adviser to the British road and track cycling team in 2004, and was equipment and technical manager to the TeamGB cyclists at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. Boardman has a brand of cycles and accessories under the name Boardman Bikes. He is also involved in producing competition cycles through Boardman Elite.

Walking and cycling advocacy

Boardman has worked in various walking and cycling advocacy roles. He first took up these roles after his young daughter asked to ride to the park with him, in the northern seaside town where they lived; Boardman refused, thinking it too dangerous. He said it felt very wrong that he, an ex-Olympic cyclist, did not feel he could keep his child safe on a one-minute 550m ride, so he decided to do something about it. He is an advocate of policies to greatly increase utility cycling in the United Kingdom, citing the potential to reduce the 35,000 annual deaths from obesity-related diseases, and urging that in road traffic accidents there be a presumption of guilt on the driver of the larger vehicle. In July 2016, his mother Carol was killed by a motor vehicle while cycling; the driver was jailed for causing death by dangerous driving. Boardman was appointed Greater Manchester's first Cycling and Walking Commissioner by

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in July 2017. He developed a plan to create 1,800 miles of protected walking and cycling routes. In May 2021, he became Greater Manchester’s first Transport Commissioner. Boardman was appointed as Interim Commissioner for the government's new cycling and walking body,

, in January 2022, and permanently as Commissioner from June 2022, leaving his role at Greater Manchester.

Television pundit and commentator

Boardman has worked as a contributor to cycling programmes on both

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and ITV, including commentary at the Olympics Games and at the

. For the BBC, he has worked on five

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since

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and four

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since Delhi 2010 as a cycling commentator.

Personal life

Boardman lives with his wife and six children in his native Wirral. In 1992, he was awarded an MBE for services to cycling. In 2009 Boardman took part in the London marathon, finishing in 3hrs 19min 27sec. He was also inducted into the British Cycling Hall of Fame. In 2024, he was further awarded a CBE for services to active travel.

Career achievements

Major results

Source:

Road

;1988 : 1st MaillotReinoUnido

National Hill Climb Championships ;1989 : 1st MaillotReinoUnido

National Hill Climb Championships ;1990 : 1st MaillotReinoUnido

National Hill Climb Championships : 1st Prologue Olympia's Tour : 3rd Bronze medal blank

Team time trial,

;1991 : 1st MaillotReinoUnido

National Hill Climb Championships ;1993 : 1st Chrono des Herbiers : 1st

Duo Normand The Duo Normand is a two-man team time trial (against the clock) for elite racing cyclists. Held annually at Marigny-le-Lozon in Normandy Normandy (; or ) is a geographical and cultural region in northwestern Europe, roughly coextensive wi ...

(with Laurent Bezault) : 1st

: 2nd Firenze–Pistoia : 4th Grand Prix des Nations ;1994 : 1st Jersey rainbow chrono

Time trial In many racing sports, an sportsperson, athlete (or occasionally a team of athletes) will compete in a time trial (TT) against the clock to secure the fastest time. The format of a time trial can vary, but usually follow a format where each athle ...

UCI World Championships The UCI World Championships are annual competitions promoted by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) to determine world champion cyclists. They are held in several different styles of racing, in a different country each year. Championship winn ...

::1st Prologue ::Held Jersey yellow

after Prologue–Stage 2 ::Held Jersey green

after Prologue : Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré ::1st Prologue & Stages 3 ( ITT) & 7 :

Vuelta a Murcia The Vuelta Ciclista a Murcia () is a road bicycle race held in and around Murcia, Spain. The first four editions were reserved to amateurs. Originally the race was held in early March and consisted of five stages. However, due to Spain's fina ...

::1st Prologue & Stage 5 ( ITT) : 1st Stage 6 ( ITT)

Tour de Suisse The Tour de Suisse () is an annual road cycling stage race. Raced over eight days, the event covers two weekends in June, and along with the Critérium du Dauphiné, it is considered a proving ground for the Tour de France, which is on the calend ...

: 2nd Circuit de l'Aulne : 3rd GP Karlsruhe (with Pascal Lance) : 4th Overall

Tour de l'Oise The Tour de Picardie was a professional multi-stage cycle road race that was held between 1936 and 2016 in Picardy, France. In its last twelve editions, it was organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour The UCI Continental Circuits are a se ...

: 6th Grand Prix des Nations : 10th

;1995 : 1st Stage 4 ( ITT)

Four Days of Dunkirk The Four Days of Dunkirk () is road bicycle race around the Nord-Pas de Calais region of northern France. Despite the name of the race, since the addition of an individual time trial in 1963, the race has been held over a 5 or 6 day period for ...

: 2nd Overall Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré ::1st Prologue : 2nd Overall

Tour de Picardie The Tour de Picardie was a professional multi-stage cycle road race that was held between 1936 and 2016 in Picardy, France. In its last twelve editions, it was organised as a 2.1 event on the UCI Europe Tour The UCI Continental Circuits are a se ...

::1st Stage 3b ( ITT) : 6th Trophée des Grimpeurs : 10th Overall

Grand Prix du Midi Libre The Grand Prix du Midi Libre (referred to as just Midi Libre) was a multiple-stage road cycling course in the south of France. The race, named after the newspaper that organized it, was first organized in 1949 and was an important preparation co ...

::1st Stage 6 ( ITT) ;1996 : 1st Jersey yellow

Overall

Critérium International The Critérium International was a two-day Stage (bicycle race), bicycle stage race held in France every spring from 1932 until 2016, typically the last weekend of March. It was formerly known as the Critérium National de la Route, first run in ...

: 1st Chrono des Herbiers : 1st

: 1st Grand Prix des Nations : 1st

(with Paul Manning) : 1st LuK Challenge Chrono (with

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) : 1st Stage 3 ( ITT)

: 1st Stage 2a Route du Sud : 2nd Silver medal uci

: 3rd

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: 3rd Overall

Paris–Nice Paris–Nice is a professional road bicycle racing, cycling stage race in France, held annually since 1933. Raced over eight days, the race usually starts with a prologue in the Paris region and ends with a final stage either in Nice or on the ...

::1st Stage 8b ( ITT) : 3rd Overall

: 4th Overall

: 5th Overall Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré ::1st Prologue : 7th Overall

Tour Méditerranéen Tour or Tours may refer to: Travel * Tourism, travel for pleasure * Tour of duty, a period of time spent in military service * Campus tour, a journey through a college or university's campus * Guided tour, a journey through a location, directed ...

;1997 :

::1st Prologue ::Held Jersey yellow

after Prologue–Stage 2 ::Held Jersey green

after Prologue :

Volta a Catalunya The Volta a Catalunya (; Tour of Catalonia, ) is a road bicycle race held annually in Catalonia, Spain. It is one of three World Tour stage races in Spain, together with the Vuelta a España and the Tour of the Basque Country. The race has had ...

::1st Stages 1b ( ITT) & 5 ( ITT) : 1st Prologue Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré : 1st Stage 5b ( ITT) Vuelta a la Comunitat Valenciana : 2nd Overall

Tour de Romandie The Tour de Romandie is a stage race which is part of the UCI World Tour. It runs through the Romandie region, or French-speaking part of Switzerland. The competition began in 1947, to coincide with the 50-year anniversary of Swiss Cycling. It ...

::1st Prologue & Stage 6 ( ITT) : 2nd

: 3rd

: 3rd Grand Prix des Nations : 5th Overall

Tour of the Basque Country The Tour of the Basque Country (Officially: ''Itzulia Basque Country'') is an annual road cycling stage race held in the Spanish Basque Country in April. It is one of the races that make up the UCI World Tour calendar. As the Basque Country is ...

: 10th Overall À travers Lausanne ;1998 :

::1st Prologue ::Held Jersey yellow

after Prologue–Stage 1 ::Held Jersey green

after Prologue :

::1st Prologue & Stage 5 ( ITT) : Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré ::1st Prologue & Stage 4 ( ITT) : 1st Stage 5b

Tour de l'Ain Tour de l'Ain, also known as the Prix de l'Amitié, is an annual professional cycling stage race held in eastern France. G.P. de l'Amitié The first edition of the race was in 1970, as the G.P. de l'Amitié (Friendship G.P.). It was held over f ...

: 2nd Overall Prutour ::1st Prologue & Stage 1 : 4th

: 8th Chrono des Herbiers ;1999 : 1st GP Karlsruhe (with

Jens Voigt Jens Voigt (; born 17 September 1971) is a German former professional road bicycle racer and, upon retirement, became a cycling sports broadcast commentator. During his cycling career, Voigt raced for several teams, the last one being UCI ProTe ...

) : 1st

(with

) : 1st LuK Challenge Chrono (with

) : 1st Prologue

: 1st Stage 3 ( ITT)

: 1st Stage 2b ( ITT) Prutour : 2nd Grand Prix des Nations : 3rd Bronze medal uci

: 3rd

(with

) : 6th Chrono des Herbiers : 8th Overall

Circuit de la Sarthe The Circuit des 24 Heures du Mans, also known as Circuit de la Sarthe (after the 1906 French Grand Prix triangle circuit) located in Le Mans, Sarthe, France, is a semi-permanent motorsport race course, chiefly known as the venue for the 24 H ...

;2000 : 2nd

(with

) : 4th

: 8th Overall

: 8th Grand Prix des Nations

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

Track

;1986 : 3rd Bronze medal blank

Team pursuit,

;1989 : 1st MaillotReinoUnido

Individual pursuit, National Amateur Championships ;1990 : 3rd Bronze medal blank

Team pursuit,

;1991 : 1st MaillotReinoUnido

Individual pursuit, National Amateur Championships ;1992 : 1st Gold medal olympic

Individual pursuit The individual pursuit is a track cycling event where two cyclists begin the race from a stationary position on opposite sides of the track. It is held at over for men and women. The riders start at the same time and set off to complete the rac ...

:1st

Individual pursuit, National Amateur Championships ;1993 : Best human effort: Sport records icon WR

52.270 km : 3rd Bronze medal uci

;1994 : 1st Rainbow Jersey Track

;1996 : Best human effort: Sport records icon WR

56.375 km : 1st Rainbow Jersey Track

;2000 :

Hour record The hour record is the record for the longest distance cycled in one hour on a bicycle from a stationary start. Cyclists attempt this record alone on the track without other competitors present. It is considered one of the most prestigious record ...

49.441 km

World records

Awards and honours

* Bidlake Memorial Prize: 1992 *

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Pat Besford Award: 1992 *

Member of the Order of the British Empire The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding valuable service in a wide range of useful activities. It comprises five classes of awards across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two o ...

1993 The United Nations General Assembly, General Assembly of the United Nations designated 1993 as: * International Year for the World's Indigenous People The year 1993 in the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands had only 364 days, since its ...

* British Cycling Hall of Fame: 2010

References

Sources

External links

Official website
*
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Early life and amateur career

Professional career

Work after retirement

Walking and cycling advocacy

Television pundit and commentator

Personal life

Career achievements

Major results

Road

Grand Tour general classification results timeline

Track

World records

Awards and honours

See also

References

Sources

Further reading

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