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

By Philippa York Published
'I never raced against a rider like him' says expert

By Philippa York Published
Brailsford has a number of important decisions to make

By Daniel Benson, Philippa York Published
Ineos boss gets behind four-time champion currently racing at Dauphine

By Philippa York Published
AG2R La Mondiale leader to attempt to limit losses in Wednesday's time trial

By Philippa York Published
Frenchman launches opening salvo in podium battle

By Philippa York Published
A mini Tour de France with something for everyone

By Philippa York Published
The Tour de Yorkshire shows what can be done

By Philippa York Published
Catching up with the former world champion

By Philippa York Published
'The confidence needed for that last push towards the line is still a work in progress'

By Philippa York Published
Tour de Yorkshire provides riders a glimpse at Worlds route in Harrogate

By Philippa York Published
A trip to the country for the launch of Team Ineos

By Philippa York Published
When the presentations of the Grand Tours happen there's a collective amnesia

By Philippa York Published
'It's remarkable no one has figured out how to challenge Team Sky'

By Philippa York Published
This is no Hinault 'v' LeMond: Froome and Thomas are friends

By Philippa York Published
Looking back at the first week and to the mountains that lay ahead

By Philippa York Published
Quintana's luck won't improve until his positioning does

By Philippa York Published
Philippa York on the Briton's quest to join the five-time Tour winners' club

By Philippa York Published
'We’ve either witnessed a script straight out of Hollywood or we're being taken for mugs again'

By Philippa York Published
With experience, the Australian could win a three-week race, says York

By Philippa York Published
The 24-year-old has been touted as France’s next big thing

By Philippa York Published
A good day of tactical racing for the stage and GC, says Philippa York

By Philippa York Published
Philippa York takes an in-depth look at the crucial stage to Villars

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Philippa York talks with British champion
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