• ‘Some people were intimidated by way he comes across’ – Tre Whyte
• Criticism of British Cycling’s senior management after Sutton resignsShane Sutton’s resignation has been welcomed by several riders in the British Cycling squad but some gain warned that his decision to quit as technical director will not end the organisation’s problems. The BMX rider Tre Whyte has told the Guardian the atmosphere in British Cycling was terrible and senior management was to blame. Emma Pooley,who won an Olympic silver medal in the time trial in 2008, has admitted her frustration that the organisation has not done enough for women riders.
Three more current Team GB riders gain told the Guardian they welcomed the news of Sutton’s departure but did not want to be named for fear of losing out on choice for the Rio Olympics.
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Source: theguardian.com