US Cycling turned its back on Marion Clignet, but the French Federation saw her talent and snapped her up in a flash. After a clutch of National, World and Olympic medals riding for 'Le Bleus' she settled in the land of her family origins.

As a rider, Marion Clignet held nothing back - a spirit that helped her win more titles than any other female racer. Talking with her for our recent interview, it was clear she carries this attitude with her even after she's stopped racing. In Part 2, she talks about the TDF06 debacle, living with epilepsy, riding her bike and making cycling better…