World cycling chief Brian Cookson said he didn’t recognise dark accounts of a “culture of fear” in the British team but pointed out that sport is strewn with tough leaders who could be viewed as bullies. The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) president was speaking ahead of the completion of an independent review into British Cycling … Read more
Britain will try to move on from damaging allegations of sexism and bullying as they challenge with a new-look squad at this week’s Track Cycling World Championships in Hong Kong. The Brits’ rise to cycling prominence has become mired in controversy over the past year since axed rider Jess Varnish lashed out at the team’s … Read more
A “medal at any cost” approach created a “culture of fear” at British Cycling, says former rider Wendy Houvenaghel. The Olympic silver medallist accused the organisation of “ageism” and having “zero regard” for her welfare. She is the latest high-profile cyclist to come forward after Jess Varnish, Nicole Cooke and Emma Pooley criticised the World … Read more
British Cycling has admitted it did not pay “sufficient care and attention” to the wellbeing of staff and athletes at the expense of winning medals. The organisation was responding to a leaked draft report of an investigation into alleged failings in its culture. Published in the Daily Mail, it claims British Cycling “sanitised” its own … Read more