Here's a good mix of five cycling pieces from around the web that we think you'll enjoy

Here's a brief round-up of some cycling journalism - covering racing and the non-competitive side of the sport - that we thought you might be interested in.

We decided to stick them all in one place here so you don't have to go trawling for them.

1. Kimmage and Froome

Paul Kimmage (left) has done an interview with Chris Froome which is very (very - Ed) long; you'll find the links below.

Cyclist Chris Froome is right in the eye of the storm

Paul Kimmage has done a two-part interview with Chris Froome. The versions published online are 17,000 words in length combined; around eight times the length of the longest interview or news feature you'd read in a quality broadsheet. It's very lengthy, but worth a read.

Here's Part 1 and here's Part 2

2. Cycling Snobbery

Everyone looking happy at the recent Cycle4Life charity sportive. But is more and more snobbery creeping in as cycling's popularity grows? (Photo: www.blackumbrella.ie)

Why does cycling attract so many snobs?

A new breed of cyclist is infecting our roads and destroying the inclusive nature of bike riding. Jamie Fewery introduces 'sportive snobbery'

Read the piece here from The Telegraph

3. Young pro on his Grand Tour debut

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Chris Juul Jensen - who was born and raised in Ireland but now competes for Denmark, pictured in the recent Giro d'Italia, his first Grand Tour (Photo: Sirotti)

Tinkoff-Saxo rider Chris Juul-Jensen reflects on losing his Grand Tour virginity. You can have a read of his blog on the excellent Rouleur site by clicking here.

We did a piece with him a good while back when he first turned pro, explaining his Irish background (he speaks with what we’d term a south Dublin accent) and his development as a rider, you’ll find that by clicking here.

4. David Millar axed from Tour de France

Millar after taking stage 12 of the Tour de France the year before last. His fairytale exit after one more go at the big one is no more (Photo: Sirotti)

The pro cyclist and Garmin-Sharp colleague of Ireland's Dan Martin, David Millar was to ride the Tour de France one last time this year - starting in his native UK this weekend. The 37-year-old was making a film about his ride in the race, with fans encouraged to photograph and video him during the race and send it in, with all the bits to be pieced together for what sounded like a really interesting project.

But his team are not happy with his form or health and so they've pulled him from the race, much to Millar's shock and annoyance. It's all just breaking today. He's been a controversial character during his career; serving a two-year ban for doping but coming as an outspoken voice against drugs.

Here's a news piece and interview with Millar on the controversy. And here's a profile of his career highs and lows.

5. How, where and when cycling deaths occur

Here's an interesting piece on how, where and when most cycling crashes, including the fatal ones, occur in the United States.

There's some interesting food for thought in here.