British Cycling’s board is preparing a robust response to the stinging criticism it has received from an independent review into its “culture and climate”. The review’s damning indictment of its “dysfunctional” and “inept” leadership came in a draft report leaked to the Daily Mail.
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Sir Bradley Wiggins has announced his retirement
Sir Bradley Wiggins has announced his retirement from cycling, ending a career that saw him win a British record eight Olympic medals as well as the country’s first Tour de France title. The 36-year-old posted a statement on his Instagram page on Wednesday afternoon, accompanying a picture of his collected race jerseys, medals and trophies.
Sport24.co.za | Team Sky chief faces questions over mystery package
British Sports minister Tracey Crouch on Sunday said Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford faces “some extremely important questions” about a mystery package that is the subject of a UK Anti-Doping investigation. Brailsford is one of six witnesses appearing before the Culture, Media and Sport select committee in Westminster on Monday as part of its long-running inquiry into sport’s fight against doping.