EXCLUSIVE: British Olympic cyclist arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault… the ex-rider – who has worked with the sport’s biggest names – released on bail pending an investigation into the allegations
- A British cyclist has been arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault
- The ex-rider held a prominent position in cycling after his retirement
- They have also worked with some of the biggest names in the sport
- Police say a man has been released on bail while investigations into the claims are ongoing
A British cyclist has been arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault.
After retiring from racing, the ex-rider holds a prominent position in professional cycling. He has worked with some of the biggest names in Britain’s most successful Olympic sport.
The Mail on Sunday knows the suspect’s identity but is unable to reveal it for legal reasons. Police said the man had been released on bail while investigations into the allegations were ongoing.
A British cyclist has been arrested on suspicion of rape and indecent assault
British cycling has enjoyed a golden age since the advent of National Lottery funding dramatically increased the sport’s resources in the late 1990s.
Riders like Victoria Pendleton and Laura Kenny have won multiple Olympic gold medals on the track over the past two decades.
Team Ineos, previously called Team Sky, has emulated that success on the road led by Sir Dave Brailsford, winning seven Tours de France.
However, the ruling body British Cycling emerges from a turbulent period. Its chief executive Brian Facer resigned in October, three weeks after a new partnership with Shell UK drew criticism from environmental groups.
Police said the man was released on bail pending an investigation into the allegations
The governing body lost its title sponsor HSBC when the bank pulled the plug on its deal in December 2021, four years ahead of schedule.
Meanwhile, the organization has had to admit it was a mistake to advise people not to ride their bikes during the Queen’s funeral.
A British Cycling spokesman said: “Abuse of any kind has no place in sport. We urge anyone who has any concerns about non-recent or current abuse to raise them either directly with the British Cycling Safeguarding Team by emailing [email protected] or via the NSPCC’s free and independent helpline on 0800 614 458 to report