Fran Millar

Is the UCI prioritising “self-preservation over growth”? Rapha CEO hits out at “ineffectual” governing body as cycling clothing brand reissues ‘roadmap’ to reform

“The time for endlessly debating and re-diagnosing the problem has passed,” Fran Millar said, claiming pro cycling has been “failed structurally and commercially”

Fri, May 01, 2026 11:59
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Rapha slashes valuation by £102m amid £15m loss and eighth straight year in the red, but insists “great work being done” to turn business around

Premium cycling clothing brand has lost £35m in the past two years, with turnover dropping by £14m in 2024 — but new CEO Fran Millar insists "we know the things we need to change and we are already making bold moves in the right direction"

Mon, Oct 20, 2025 14:00
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“From an ex-cyclist… no, it’s not cheating”: Sticky bottle video goes viral… before Thomas De Gendt silences the “cheating” claims; Snapped seatpost shocker; Bardet retires, Molly Weaver’s record attempt; One cool Bontrager + more on the live blog

Welcome back to another week on the live blog, Dan Alexander on duty for your Monday round-up of all the goings on from the world of cycling today

Mon, Jun 16, 2025 08:00
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Former Ineos Grenadiers boss Fran Millar joins Rapha as CEO in “significant milestone” for British brand

Millar’s appointment comes three months after the company closed its US office, amid annual losses of £12 million, while her exit from the Ineos group was announced less than a week after Dan Bigham criticised the British team’s “lack of clarity”

Mon, Aug 05, 2024 14:20
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Team Sky’s Fran Millar: Sports teams can’t be transparent – but they need to be honest

Says team has ‘a job to do’ to win back trust

Fri, Jan 20, 2017 18:06
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Cycling world pays tribute to bike-mad comedian Robin Williams, dead at 63

Death of actor who loved all aspects of cycling suspected to been suicide

Tue, Aug 12, 2014 13:03
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Burglars ransack David Millar’s home as he competes in Dauphiné

Irreplaceable race memorabilia and family heirlooms among items stolen

Thu, Jun 19, 2014 09:49
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Team Sky manager Fran Millar wins pothole claim against Oldham Council for broken cheek, jaw, fingers & missing teeth

Hole caused by road works felled

Thu, Sep 19, 2013 17:05
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L’Equipe analyses Froome’s climbing data, finds it ‘normal’ and ‘consistent’

Meanwhile, WADA declines to get involved and UK Anti-Doping says it can't offer a "kite mark" of cleanliness

Thu, Jul 18, 2013 09:54
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