Robert Millar

Robert Millar was one of the last pure climbers of the Tour de France, winning several stages in the mountain stages and finishing fourth overall in 1984. He is also the only English speaker to have ever won the prestigious polka-dot jersey climber's competition jersey.

Millar retired in 1995 but has continued to follow the sport closely. He was often critical of the media and quickly cuts through the excuses and spin to understand why and how riders win and lose.

Latest articles by Robert Millar

Panasonic teammates Phil Anderson, left, and Robert Millar await team introductions at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

Danilo Di Luca and evolution

By Robert Millar published

Robert Millar blogs on the Giro d'Italia

Teams & Riders
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Giro d'Italia: it's become survival training

By Robert Millar published

Brutal conditions but Cavendish and Nibali impress

Races
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Come in number one, your time is up

By Robert Millar published

Hesjedal, Wiggins and GC fortunes

Teams & Riders
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Sky look vulnerable as Wiggins loses time

By Robert Millar published

Impressed with Cadel Evans, Cavendish and Intxausti

Teams & Riders
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Giro d'Italia: Analysing the opening stages

By Robert Millar published

Evaluating Wiggins's race so far

Races
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Giro d'Italia 2013: La guerra gelato

By Robert Millar published

Giro Countdown: 3 days to Naples

Races
George Hincapie (US Postal) leads team captain Lance Armstrong during the 2002 Tour de France.

Truth and Reconciliation or Trial and Retribution?

By Robert Millar published

Robert Millar on Armstrong's confession and breaking the omerta

Doping
General classification leader Stephen Roche and best climber Robert Millar atop the podium after stage 11 at the 1987 Giro.

The Bare Minimum

By Robert Millar published

Robert Millar on the UCI, Armstrong and the mismanaging the EPO era

Teams & Riders
Team Sky leads the Tour de France peloton into Paris and the final stage's finishing circuits.

The Tour in HD

By Robert Millar published

Sky in high definition

Cycling Culture
Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) in action during stage 16.

Robert Millar: Tommy Guns of the Tour de France

By Robert Millar published

Looking at Sky's dominance, Voeckler, and the those that called it an easy Tour

Races
James Murdoch and Brailsford traveled as guests with Bernard Hinault

Robert Millar: The Sky PR machine, doping speculation and Froome's climbing legs

By Robert Millar published

Isn't this what SkyCorp thrives on, a bit of scandal, a bit of rumour?

Doping
Panasonic teammates Phil Anderson, left, and Robert Millar await team introductions at the 1987 Giro d'Italia.

Robert Millar: One second more

By Robert Millar published

Wiggins and Evans head for the mountains

Cycling Culture
Greg LeMond wore the distinctive Z uniform during his 1990 Tour triumph.

Robert Millar: Are they ready?

By Robert Millar published

From the pressure of the Tour de France to LeMond's 'stolen bikes'

Safety
Bradley Wiggins at full speed in the Dauphine

The new way - Why Team Sky changed their game plan

By Robert Millar published

The evolution in the pathway to grand tour contention

Teams & Riders
Cadel Evans (BMC) with .Andy and Frank Schleck (Leopard Trek)

Why Evans beat the Schleck brothers

By Robert Millar published

Four crucial areas where the Australian came out on top

Cycling Culture
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A week is a long time at the Tour de France

By Robert Millar published

My analysis of crashes, attacks and Contador suffering

Races
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A first Tour de France week as we know it

By Robert Millar published

Crashes galore and surprising time losses mark northern stages

Races
Robert Millar

A look at the Tour de France contenders

By Robert Millar published

The trending and fending groups, the entertainers and the animators

Teams & Riders
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