Articles for British Cycling

Katie Archibald went through hell and back – now she has her sights on LA 2028
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Katie Archibald went through hell and back – now she has her sights on LA 2028

The Telegraph  

Archibald is speaking for the first time about the injury because she is about to be back in the public eye again. On Monday, the two-time Olympic gold medallist was named in Great Britain’s squad for next week’s Track World Championships in Ballerup, Denmark. At 30, it is fair to say there were fears from some within British Cycling that …

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Matthew Richardson’s GB defection row deepens as Australia look at longer period of ineligibility
4 months ago

Matthew Richardson’s GB defection row deepens as Australia look at longer period of ineligibility

The Telegraph  

Australia’s cycling governing body may try to enforce a longer period of ineligibility than anticipated in the case of Matt Richardson, the track cyclist who announced this week that he was switching nationality to Great Britain after winning three Olympic medals for Australia in Paris. Richardson, who was born in in Kent and moved to Australia at the age of …

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Matt Richardson switch: What are the rules of cycling allegiance changes?
4 months ago

Matt Richardson switch: What are the rules of cycling allegiance changes?

The Telegraph  

Different governing bodies have different rules in terms of switching nationality, but the UCI, cycling’s governing body, allows changes of nationality for three reasons. So Matt Richardson, who was born in Britain to British parents and retained his UK passport after moving to Australia aged nine, could in theory switch back to Australia again. AusCycling’s executive general manager Jesse Korf, …

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Former British Cycling, Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman banned for four years for anti-doping rule violations
1 year, 4 months ago

Former British Cycling, Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman banned for four years for anti-doping rule violations

ABC  

A former chief medical officer for British Cycling and Team Sky has been banned from all sport for four years. Key points: The National Anti-Doping Panel in the UK has banned Richard Freeman for four years for anti-doping rule violations Freeman was the chief doctor for British Cycling and Team Sky during a golden era for the sport in Britain …

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Former British Cycling, Team Sky doctor handed four-year ban for anti-doping rules violation
1 year, 4 months ago

Former British Cycling, Team Sky doctor handed four-year ban for anti-doping rules violation

The Hindu  

The former doctor for British Cycling and Team Sky was given a four-year ban from all sports on Tuesday for violating anti-doping rules. UK Anti-Doping said Freeman’s ban was effective from December 22, 2020 — the date of Freeman’s provisional suspension — and that he is ineligible for any sporting activity until Dec. 21 next year. Freeman was a key …

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New British Cycling rules bar transgender women from competing in elite female events
1 year, 6 months ago

New British Cycling rules bar transgender women from competing in elite female events

Associated Press  

MANCHESTER, England — Riders who were born male will be prevented from racing in British Cycling’s elite female events under a new transgender and non-binary participation policy published by the governing body on Friday. New rules for competitive events, due to be implemented this year, will see racing split into “open” and “female” categories, with transgender women, transgender men, non-binary …

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British Cycling publishes new transgender policy with ‘open’ and ‘female’ categories
1 year, 6 months ago

British Cycling publishes new transgender policy with ‘open’ and ‘female’ categories

The Hindu  

Riders, who were born male, will be prevented from racing in British Cycling’s elite female events under a new transgender and non-binary participation policy published by the governing body on Friday. New rules for competitive events, due to be implemented this year, will see racing split into “open” and “female” categories, with transgender women, transgender men, non-binary individuals and those …

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‘Post-birth, I’ve almost felt like I’m unwelcome’ – mothers being let down on return to sport
1 year, 7 months ago

‘Post-birth, I’ve almost felt like I’m unwelcome’ – mothers being let down on return to sport

The Telegraph  

Fachie says that although British Cycling followed the improved UK Sport guidelines and gave her appropriate care throughout her pregnancy, she has received a lack of support from the governing body since giving birth, particularly when it comes to her mental health. These last few months have been a real reminder that on a personal level they couldn’t care less …

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A sponsorship deal with Shell – what was British Cycling thinking?
2 years, 2 months ago

A sponsorship deal with Shell – what was British Cycling thinking?

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The outrage that greeted the news that British Cycling had sold out the next generation, …

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British Cycling accused of ‘greenwashing’ after announcing Shell partnership
2 years, 2 months ago

British Cycling accused of ‘greenwashing’ after announcing Shell partnership

The Independent  

Sign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Shell should …

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Laura Kenny reveals she suffered miscarriage, Covid and ectopic pregnancy in last five months
2 years, 8 months ago

Laura Kenny reveals she suffered miscarriage, Covid and ectopic pregnancy in last five months

The Telegraph  

Dame Laura Kenny, Team GB’s most successful female Olympian, has revealed that she suffered a miscarriage in November and then had a fallopian tube removed following an ectopic pregnancy two months later. “But here I am, with the support of my family, friends and team-mates, on the podium of a nation’s cup.” The Kennys become the first married couple to …

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British cycling suspends transgender participation policy
2 years, 8 months ago

British cycling suspends transgender participation policy

The Hindu  

British Cycling suspended its Transgender and Non-binary Participation Policy with immediate effect on Friday, denying transgender women the chance to compete in domestic women's races until the policy was reviewed. The move comes after transgender cyclist Emily Bridges was told by British Cycling that she was ineligible to compete in the women's race at the National Omnium Championships. Bridges had …

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Transgender cyclists face indefinite exclusion due to obscure guidance within UCI rulebook
2 years, 8 months ago

Transgender cyclists face indefinite exclusion due to obscure guidance within UCI rulebook

The Telegraph  

Transgender cyclists are facing the prospect of indefinite exclusion from elite competition under little-known guidance within the world governing body’s rulebook. The Union Cycliste Internationale this week blocked the Welsh transgender cyclist Emily Bridges from potentially racing Dame Laura Kenny in Saturday’s National Women’s Omnium Championships and senior figures in cycling now believe that its Medical Rules, which were updated …

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Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges breaks silence to demand 'urgent answers' over racing ban
2 years, 8 months ago

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges breaks silence to demand 'urgent answers' over racing ban

The Telegraph  

Emily Bridges, the transgender cyclist who was blocked from racing against Laura Kenny in Saturday’s National Omnium Championships, has called for urgent answers from cycling’s governing bodies. “I am in contact with British Cycling and UCI requesting clarity around my alleged ineligibility, and I hope that they will reconsider their decision in line with the regulations.” Bridges, whose testosterone levels …

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Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges declared ineligible to race in women’s event
2 years, 8 months ago

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges declared ineligible to race in women’s event

The Independent  

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Sharron Davies slams 'blatant fudge' after transgender cyclist Emily Bridges is ruled out of Laura Kenny race
2 years, 8 months ago

Sharron Davies slams 'blatant fudge' after transgender cyclist Emily Bridges is ruled out of Laura Kenny race

The Telegraph  

Emily Bridges, the transgender cyclist who was due to race Laura Kenny in Saturday’s National Omnium Championships, has been forced to withdraw from the event by world cycling’s governing body. In their statement, British Cycling confirmed that Bridges would not race against Kenny on Saturday but called for an urgent “sports coalition” to strike a balance between inclusion and fairness. …

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British para cyclist McBride gets three-year ban for use of ostarine
3 years, 2 months ago

British para cyclist McBride gets three-year ban for use of ostarine

The Hindu  

British para-cyclist Erin McBride has been banned from all sport for three years following Anti-Doping Rule Violations for using the prohibited substance ostarine, UK Anti-Doping said in a statement. McBride, a 23-year-old visually-impaired sprinter who joined British Cycling's Paralympic World Class Programme this year, returned an adverse analytical finding following an out-of-competition test on March 3. British Cycling said in …

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WADA investigation finds British Cycling conducted private testing
3 years, 2 months ago

WADA investigation finds British Cycling conducted private testing

The Hindu  

The World Anti-Doping Agency said on Tuesday that British Cycling had collected samples from riders and screened them for the banned anabolic steroid nandrolone at a private laboratory in 2011 in breach of international rules. WADA's independent Intelligence and Investigations unit launched 'Operation Echo' in March after media reports said UKAD allowed British Cycling to analyse samples from athletes at …

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British Cycling bosses explored 'early warning system' to catch cheating riders
3 years, 8 months ago

British Cycling bosses explored 'early warning system' to catch cheating riders

Daily Mail  

Senior officials at British Cycling proposed establishing an internal 'early warning system' that might help them flag up cheating riders in early 2016 as preparations for the Rio Olympics intensified, Sportsmail can reveal. Discussions were held prior to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio for British Cycling to set-up an internal 'early warning system' in a bid to flag up …

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OLIVER HOLT: What can we still believe from this golden era?
3 years, 8 months ago

OLIVER HOLT: What can we still believe from this golden era?

Daily Mail  

The fight against doping in sport feels like an unequal struggle even at the best of times. Organisations such as UK Anti-Doping, the United States’ Anti-Doping Agency and the Russian Anti-Doping Agency have to be the last bastions of defence in the war against the corruption of sport by drug-takers and cheats. The idea that UKAD tipped off British Cycling …

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Tribunal rules that British cycling doctor Dr Richard Freeman obtained drug to help rider dope
3 years, 9 months ago

Tribunal rules that British cycling doctor Dr Richard Freeman obtained drug to help rider dope

Firstpost  

Dr Freeman had tried to claim the package of the Testogel product was to treat former British Cycling performance director Shane Sutton’s erectile dysfunction, but that was denied by the Australian in testimony to the hearing in 2019. The reputation of British cycling was dealt a severe blow on Friday when a doctor involved in the country’s transformation into an …

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Tokyo Olympics 2020: British Cycling sacks coach Kevin Stewart for 'inappropriate relationships'
4 years, 1 month ago

Tokyo Olympics 2020: British Cycling sacks coach Kevin Stewart for 'inappropriate relationships'

Firstpost  

Stewart, who would have been an integral part of the Team GB medals bid at next year’s delayed Tokyo Olympics, apologised “wholeheartedly” and acknowledged his actions made his position untenable. London: British Cycling has dismissed sprint coach Kevin Stewart for gross misconduct including what it described as a “long-term pattern of inappropriate relationships with riders”. The governing body said Stewart …

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