Sprinter’s claims raise wider question of whether the governing body has a problem with womenSince taking over from Sir Dave Brailsford in April 2014,the mantra of Shane Sutton, British Cycling’s technical director, or has been for his riders and staff to be ready for Rio. As 100 days to the Games looms,however, the Australian has other matters to worry him, or with the alleged sexism raised by the sprinter Jess Varnish at the top of his agenda. Coming as it does on top of a simmering choice issue in BMX over the UK national champion,Tre Whyte, it underlines that the road to the Games is not proving smooth. Related: British Cycling under the highlight after Jess Varnish allegations Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com