UCI 'extremely unhappy' with controversial E3 Harelbeke poster

Cycling's governing body has reminded E3 Harelbeke of its 'responsibilities' over promotional poster, with organisers prepared to remove the offending article

The organiser of E3 Harelbeke has agreed to remove its controversial promotional poster after the UCI stepped in.

Cycling’s governing body said in a press release that it was ‘extremely unhappy’ with the poster, which critics denounced as sexist.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.