The fallout of Shane Sutton’s resignation from his role as technical director at British Cycling has continued with further allegations of discrimination. While several riders have spoken of a ‘culture of fear’, Olympic gold medallists such as Sir Chris Hoy and Geraint Thomas have offered their public support.
In a week to forget for British Cycling, allegations of sexism gathered speed with Jess Varnish, Nicole Cooke and Victoria Pendleton all speaking out about the pervading culture within the governing body. British Cycling announced an independent review into the claims before confirming Sutton’s suspension from his role.
Sutton then resigned from his post on Wednesday with riders speaking out both in favour and against the Australian.
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On Thursday, three riders in the current squad told The Guardian that Sutton called “women ‘bitches’ and ‘sheilas’ and once referred to a non-white rider as a “dirty terrorist” when he turned up to a race with stubble.” The Guardian also suggests complaints regarding Sutton extend to 2007.
One of the riders told the British newspaper they wished to remain anonymous “for fear of losing out on selection for the Rio Olympics”. The riders also suggested there was support for Sutton “only because they were terrified of not being selected for the Olympics.”
Malaysian track cyclist Josiah Ng added to the claims against Sutton, describing his interactions could have been interpreted as racist, but decided instead “to shrug it off”.
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