
Philippa York
Philippa York is a long-standing Cyclingnews contributor, providing expert racing analysis. As one of the early British racers to take the plunge and relocate to France with the famed ACBB club in the 1980's, she was the inspiration for a generation of racing cyclists – and cycling fans – from the UK.
The Glaswegian gained a contract with Peugeot in 1980, making her Tour de France debut in 1983 and taking a solo win in Bagnères-de-Luchon in the Pyrenees, the mountain range which would prove a happy hunting ground throughout her Tour career.
The following year's race would prove to be one of her finest seasons, becoming the first rider from the UK to win the polka dot jersey at the Tour, whilst also becoming Britain's highest-ever placed GC finisher with 4th spot.
She finished runner-up at the Vuelta a España in 1985 and 1986, to Pedro Delgado and Álvaro Pino respectively, and at the Giro d'Italia in 1987. Stage race victories include the Volta a Catalunya (1985), Tour of Britain (1989) and Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré (1990). York retired from professional cycling as reigning British champion following the collapse of Le Groupement in 1995.
Latest articles by Philippa York

Philippa York: For Grand Tour contenders, nothing matters (yet)
By Philippa York published
Analysis 'Drawing conclusions in January and February is a risky business'

Philippa York analysis: Mark Cavendish still has a lot to offer
By Philippa York published
Feature 'You get hard times, but I still love it' says former world champion

Philippa York: Would I have ridden for Team Ineos?
By Philippa York published
Feature Dave Brailsford gives York his sell on joining the team

Tour of Britain: Van der Poel seals overall
By Philippa York published
Report Dutchman takes photo finish on final stage

Philippa York analysis: Cummings shows he still has what it takes at Tour of Britain
By Philippa York published
Feature 'I want to do another year' says veteran rider after making selection on stage 4

Philippa York analysis: A Tour de France like this has been a long time coming
By Philippa York published
'Team Ineos have been subjected to other teams' tactics'

Philippa York analysis: Alaphilippe has changed how the Tour de France will be raced
By Philippa York published
What next for Team Ineos and the other challengers' teams?

Philippa York analysis: Ineos solidify Tour de France position as rivals toil
By Philippa York published
Alaphilippe plays both saviour and executioner during opening ten days

Philippa York: The fun and panache seem to be missing from Nairo Quintana
By Philippa York published
'Everyone seems to be questioning if the glory days are over'

A complex character: Thibaut Pinot returns to the Tour de France
By Philippa York published
Philippa York on the Frenchman and how his team plan to get the best out of him

Philippa York analysis: The unique Alaphilippe
By Philippa York published
'I never raced against a rider like him' says expert

Philippa York: Losing Chris Froome changes the Tour de France for every team
By Philippa York published
Brailsford has a number of important decisions to make

Brailsford: We'll do all we can for Chris Froome's fifth Tour de France quest
By Daniel Benson, Philippa York published
Ineos boss gets behind four-time champion currently racing at Dauphine

Philippa York analysis: Bardet's Dauphine sits on knife's edge
By Philippa York published
AG2R La Mondiale leader to attempt to limit losses in Wednesday's time trial

York's Dauphine analysis: Pinot provokes and passes first test
By Philippa York published
Frenchman launches opening salvo in podium battle

Philippa York: Why the Criterium du Dauphine matters
By Philippa York published
A mini Tour de France with something for everyone

Philippa York: Women's cycling and the road towards equality
By Philippa York published
The Tour de Yorkshire shows what can be done

Philippa York: Lizzie Deignan defines her own identity
By Philippa York published
Catching up with the former world champion

Philippa York: Analysing Mark Cavendish's Tour de Yorkshire sprints
By Philippa York published
'The confidence needed for that last push towards the line is still a work in progress'

Philippa York: Deignan and Storey differ in Yorkshire Worlds opinions
By Philippa York published
Tour de Yorkshire provides riders a glimpse at Worlds route in Harrogate

Philippa York analysis: Carry On Dave
By Philippa York published
A trip to the country for the launch of Team Ineos

Philippa York analysis: Double trouble for Giro-Tour challengers
By Philippa York published
When the presentations of the Grand Tours happen there's a collective amnesia

Philippa York's Tour de France analysis
By Philippa York published
'It's remarkable no one has figured out how to challenge Team Sky'
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