Long before she was Pippa York, the legendary Scottish cyclist was known to the world as Robert Millar. She became a household name in Spain back in 1985, though not exactly in the way she might have hoped. During that year’s Vuelta a España, a wrong turn by Millar near Navacerrada handed the yellow jersey to local hero Perico Delgado. It was a moment that defined cycling history in Spain, turning the two into lifelong rivals in the public eye.
Decades later, York, now 68, holds no grudges against the man who became a national icon. Reflecting on their past, she speaks warmly of Delgado, calling him a good person. Beyond cycling, York is also speaking out about her journey as a trans woman, firmly stating that trans women are not a threat to the female community.