David Millar

David Millar, born on January fourth, nineteen seventy-seven, is a distinguished Scottish retired professional road racing cyclist. His career spanned from nineteen ninety-seven to two thousand fourteen, during which he rode for notable teams such as Cofidis and Garmin–Sharp. Millar's impressive achievements include winning four stages of the Tour de France, five stages of the Vuelta a España, and one stage of the Giro d'Italia.

In two thousand seven, Millar earned the titles of British national road champion and national time trial champion, showcasing his prowess in the sport. However, his career faced a significant challenge when he was banned for two years in two thousand four after admitting to the use of banned performance-enhancing drugs.

Upon his return to competitive cycling, Millar transformed his experience into a platform for advocacy, becoming a prominent anti-doping campaigner. His commitment to clean sport and integrity in cycling led journalist Alasdair Fotheringham to describe him as an 'elder statesman' of the cycling community.