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British Cycling appoints Jon Dutton as CEO

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British Cycling has appointed Jon Dutton as the organisation’s new CEO. Dutton will formally begin the role later this month, after recently concluding his tenure as CEO of last year’s Rugby League World Cup in England. Dutton has enjoyed a 28-year career in the sports industry, including the role of …

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Commission recruitment drive launched by British Cycling to support growth

With the 2023 season now underway, British Cycling has launched its latest recruitment drive to find passionate individuals to help grow and shape the future of the sport in Britain. The eight cycle-sport commissions play a crucial role in the organisation’s governance, providing support and advice to the British Cycling …

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Bicycle Association urges cycling industry to tackle lack of diversity with launch of new project

The BA has launched a new Diversity in Cycling project Picture Simon Wilkinson via Unsplash

The Bicycle Association (BA) has marked International Women’s Day with the launch of Diversity in Cycling. The project is aimed at tackling the lack of diversity in the cycling industry, and unlocking additional growth by reaching out to new customer audiences and recruiting more diversely, particularly at leadership level. To …

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British Cycling renews partnership with Lotus Engineering and Renishaw

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British Cycling has renewed its partnership with two famed engineering firms to deliver Olympic bikes for 2024.  The governing body for cycling in Britain has extended its relationship with Lotus Engineering and engineering company Renishaw, which both collaboratively worked with British Cycling (BC) to design the bikes used in the …

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New research commissioned by British Cycling shows popularity of off-road e-bikes and e-MTBs

New research commissioned by British Cycling has shown the rising popularity of off-road e-bikes and electric mountain bikes. Focusing on current and future trends, the study undertaken by Edinburgh Napier University looked at the opportunities and challenges presented by the growth of the e-MTB market over recent years, and has …

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British Cycling’s acting CEO Danielle Every to leave organisation

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British Cycling’s cycling delivery director Danielle Every is to leave the organisation to become chief operating officer of PGMOL. Every, who is currently acting CEO, will continue in this role until spring 2023, and the process to recruit a new, permanent CEO is ongoing. Every was appointed as acting CEO …

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Brian Facer to step down as British Cycling CEO

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Brian Facer is to step down as British Cycling CEO with immediate effect, the national governing body for cycling in Britain has announced today. The decision was made by mutual agreement with the board of directors and the search for a new CEO has now commenced. Cycling delivery director Danielle Every …

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Great Britain Cycling Team opens new wind tunnel in Manchester

The Great Britain Cycling Team has officially opened its new state-of-the-art wind tunnel in Manchester. The wind tunnel will support the team’s riders on the path to Paris and cyclists at all levels. The tunnel fan and control units have been relocated to Manchester thanks to Halfords donating them for …

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Tell us your thoughts: What do you make of British Cycling’s partnership with Shell?

Earlier this week British Cycling announced a partnership with oil and gas company Shell UK, prompting criticism from many of its members as well as environmental groups. On Monday, the national governing body for cycling in Britain announced that Shell would be the new official partner of the federation, resulting …

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