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Christopher Miles Boardman, CBE (born 26 August 1968) is an English former racing cyclist. A time trial and prologue specialist, Boardman won the inaugural men's World time trial championship in 1994 , won the individual pursuit gold medal at the 1992 Summer Olympics , broke the world hour record three times, and won three prologue stages (and ...
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Learn about Chris Boardman's career as a cyclist, writer, TV presenter and entrepreneur. Find out how he promotes walking and cycling for health, happiness and sustainability in England.
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I have been involved in Cycling Advocacy, largely through my role as Policy Advisor to British Cycling for more than a decade, an activity that led to my becoming Cycling and Walking Commissioner for Greater Manchester. During my 4 years in post, I helped the Regions Leaders create a 1,800 mile cycling and walking network plan, a 1.5 billion pound ...
As Chair of Sport England, I oversee an organisation that administers approximately 200 million pounds of funding to enable everyone in the country to access sport and be physically active. Our innovative strategy involves working in and with communities to empower them to make the changes needed in their neighbourhoods.
Perhaps the biggest challenge I have ever faced though, is to lead a whole new organisation, Active Travel England. As Cycling and Walking Commissioner, I am charged with setting up this organisation and overseeing the administration of a 2 billion Pound budget. It will raise the standards of active travel infrastructure, and ensure that every larg...
Learn about my life as a cyclist, from my Olympic gold medal to my current roles in cycling advocacy and policy. Discover how I use my passion for cycling to create a better world for everyone.
Jan 22, 2022 · Olympic champion Chris Boardman is to become the interim commissioner of Active Travel England, a York-based organisation that aims to improve infrastructure and funding for cyclists and pedestrians. The body will also inspect local highways and ensure major planning applications cater for the interests of active travel.
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Watch how Chris Boardman became the first British Olympic cycling champion in 72 years at the 1992 Barcelona Games. Learn more about his legacy and the history of British cycling from the official Olympics YouTube channel.
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May 16, 2024 · Olympic champion and Sport England Chair Chris Boardman discusses the change in the law that makes death by dangerous or careless cycling an offence. He says the focus should be on saving lives of cyclists and pedestrians, and shares his personal experience of losing his mum in a road accident.
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Jan 22, 2022 · Olympic gold medallist and cyclist Chris Boardman is appointed as interim commissioner of Active Travel England, the new executive agency for cycling and walking. The agency will manage a £2 billion budget, inspect schemes, and support local authorities to create safer streets.
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