Rob Hayles - Former Professional Cyclist and Commentator for BBC & Eurosport
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25 November 2011
From Track to TV - Exclusive Feature with Rob Hayles
When he first appeared on the cycling scene in the early 1990's, cycling wasn't really on the radar. No Lottery Funding and no Academy or Podium Programme in place, if you were good enough you were thrown straight in at the top echelons of elite international cycling. A key member from a clique group of riders such as Chris Newton, Paul Manning, Craig MacLean and Chris Hoy, Rob Hayles has been influential in developing Britain's fortunes on both road and track.
23 November 2011
Rob Hayles: in his own words, part one
"Cycling has been a great life for me, and i hope it will continue to be in one way or another," tweeted Rob Hayles upon the announcement of his retirement from racing.
23 November 2011
Rob Hayles: in his own words, part two
In part two of online exclusive, Rob Hayles recalls some of hardest days in his career - from a car crash in 2001 to unsympathetic management at Cofidis - but also remembers some of the happier moments.
23 November 2011
Rob Hayles: in his own words, part three
In the final part of our Rob Hayles special, he talks about the final days of his professional career, his love of making things and what's instore now he's stopped racing.
21 November 2011
Within five minutes of sitting down with Rob Hayles, it's clear he has no regrets about retiring.