Over the last 23 years, former teammates have spat in his face, described him as a failed athlete and accused him of jealousy and bitterness. His passionate stance against doping has brought a combination of admirers and enemies. Kimmage is also involved in legal wranglings with the UCI, the world cycling governing body. He is looked upon with disdain by fellow journalists and many within cycling, including former hero Lance Armstrong. Today, Kimmage is a multi award winning author and one of the most outspoken sports journalists in the muddy world of professional cycling. He was the first former cyclist to spill the beans about doping. Within twelve months, he became a journalist and wrote his first book ‘Rough Ride’ which broke the code of omertá (silence) in cycling. But, after his third Tour de France, in 1989, he walked away, disillusioned with the sport he loved. Riding alongside World Number One, Sean Kelly, and Tour de France winner, Stephen Roche. In the mid 1980’s, Paul Kimmage was part of Ireland’s golden age of cycling.
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