British Cycling has warned off their athletes from speaking out against the organisation following recent scandals. In an email leaked to The Times newspaper, new Technical Director Andy Harrison informed athletes that interview responses could play a role in British Cycling’s ‘ability to support you as the current season unfolds.”
The email was sent following the leaking of information regarding Simon Yates’ positive for the asthma medication Terbutaline, and Shane Sutton’s resignation as British Cycling Technical Director after sexism claims from Jess Varnish. It had also been uncovered that British Cycling kit was being sold online, and UK Sport had launched their own investigation.
"You will all be aware that we’ve had a bad week. I wanted to let you know where we are – and as many of you will be in a public and media environment this weekend, it is likely you will be asked to comment," the email from Harrison read, according to The Times. "You are free to say yes or no to interviews, but how you respond will be a big factor in our ability to support you as the current season unfolds."
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Athletes were then given a template answer when asked about the revelations about Yates: “The specific allegations that have been circulating in the media over the past week are extremely serious and I’m pleased to see that British Cycling and UK Sport are launching a full enquiry.
“I’m confident that they will get to the bottom of these allegations and that British Cycling will emerge stronger as a result.”
For more on this
- British Cycling sexism and discrimination crisis - Timeline
- Jess Varnish makes sexism allegations against Shane Sutton
- Pendleton and Cooke claim British Cycling is rife with sexism
- British Cycling announces independent review following sexism allegations
- Shane Sutton resigns amid sexism and discrimination claims
- Thomas: Sutton always wanted the best for British riders
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