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12 things....
you never new about Chris Boardman!
 

1.
 

His middle name is Miles, born 1968, Clatterbridge Hospital, Wirral.

2. 
 

His first track bike was found in a rubbish skip and he still has it. 
 

3. 
 

His house on the Wirral is called "Beyond Level Four" 
 

4. 
 

His father Keith was and still is great time trialist. 
 

5. 

He rode his first time trial at the age of 13, and clocked 29mins-43secs for 10 miles on the old Huntington course just outside Chester. 
 

6. 
 

He rode his first Junior 25 championship as a Juvenile and finished 5th. 
 

7. 
 

He trained for last year's Tour de France climbs,riding an inclined running treadmill. 
 

8. 
 
 

He likes to visit the Eueka Cafe, on the wirral (don't we all). 
One of his yellow jerseys is on display there amongst other cyclists trophies and photographs.
Well worth a visit and the Pint Mugs of Tea are a god send! 

9. 
 

His second love is swimming, and has hinted at taking up traithlons when his professional carrer is over. 
 

10.
 

His favourite food - Chip butties (Sandwiches to visitors from outside the UK)
His favourite drink is a glass of fine Beer from Belgium.
 


11.

 

His favourite film is "The Commitments"

12.
 

His Favourite TV programme is Allie McBeal