Simon Cope: 'I'm fed up with my name being dragged through the mud'

British Cycling coach who delivered medical package to Team Sky says that its others who should be asked the questions

Simon Cope (left) will give evidence about the package delivered to Team Sky

The former British Cycling coach who delivered the infamous mystery medical package to Team Sky at the 2011 Critérium du Dauphiné has said that he is fed up with the damage that the saga is having on his reputation.

Cope is due to appear in front of a committee of MPs in February to answer questions about the package, which Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford claimed contained Fluimucil, saying that he was looking forward to the affair being over.

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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.