Doctor at centre of Bradley Wiggins Jiffy bag controversy resigns from British Cycling

Dr Richard Freeman resigns on grounds of ill health

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The doctor at the centre of the controversy surrounding the contents of a Jiffy bag delivered to Bradley Wiggins and Team Sky at the 2011 Critérium du Dauphiné has resigned from British Cycling citing ill health.

Doctor Richard Freeman, who was suspended by British Cycling after failing to give evidence to the a parliamentary select committee investigating doping in sport, has had his resignation accepted by the sport's national governing body as he recovers from an apparently "stress-related" illness.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.