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

Chris Froome and his struggle for greatness
By Philippa York last updated
Philippa York on the Briton's quest to join the five-time Tour winners' club

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

Philippa York: The fun and panache seem to be missing from Nairo Quintana
By Philippa York last updated
'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 last updated
Philippa York on the Frenchman and how his team plan to get the best out of him

Philippa York analysis: Alaphilippe has changed how the Tour de France will be raced
By Philippa York last updated
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 last updated
Alaphilippe plays both saviour and executioner during opening ten days

Philippa York analysis: Bubbling under – a look at what may happen next at the Tour de France
By Philippa York last updated
This is no Hinault 'v' LeMond: Froome and Thomas are friends

Philippa York blog: Chris Froome is at the centre of a Team Sky mess, not the other way around
By Philippa York last updated
'It might be their right to keep Froome racing but it isn't the right thing to do'

Quintana, Landa, and Movistar's leadership selection
By Philippa York last updated
Philippa York on the Spanish team facing tough decisions

Tour de Romandie: Mountain TT - Preview
By Philippa York last updated
Philippa York takes an in-depth look at the crucial stage to Villars

Tour de Romandie mountain stage – analysis
By Philippa York last updated
A good day of tactical racing for the stage and GC, says Philippa York

Philippa York meets Pierre Latour
By Philippa York last updated
The 24-year-old has been touted as France’s next big thing

Philippa York: Analysing Mark Cavendish's Tour de Yorkshire sprints
By Philippa York last updated
'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 last updated
Tour de Yorkshire provides riders a glimpse at Worlds route in Harrogate

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

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

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

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

Philippa York meets Allan Peiper
By Philippa York last updated
25 years since the pair last met, they look back at their careers and how times have changed

Philippa York analysis: Nervous Tour de France opening has been typical of the genre
By Philippa York last updated
Quintana's luck won't improve until his positioning does
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