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Chris Boardman  

Boardman Bikes is one of the leading brands in the UK; we discover how its founder Chris Boardman’s passion for cycling and deep knowledge of what makes a bike tick drives the company’s development.

In 1994, Chris took on cycling's greatest challenge - the Tour de France and took three titles at cycling's World Championships in impressive style. At the Atlanta Olympics, he took bronze in the Individual Time Trial event. That year he also won the prestigious Grand Prix de Nations event, became world 4000m individual pursuit champion, as well as regain the Hour Record at Manchester. He was awarded an Honorary Degree by Liverpool University in 1994 and an Honorary Doctorate by Brighton University for services to sports science in 1997. Chris Boardman was the equipment and technical manager to the Team GB cyclists at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games who achieved unparalleled success. He accumulated innumerable national titles before bursting onto the scene in 1992 when he won gold at the Barcelona Olympics in the 4000m pursuit. This achievement turned him into a household name almost overnight. He also snatched the world record to stamp his name firmly in the world of professional cycling. He is the Director of Coaching, British Cycling's Olympic Programs, Head of Research and Development British Olympic Cycling Team and co-founder and Director of R&D Boardman Bikes.

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