Bradley Wiggins backs Shane Sutton to be re-instated by British Cycling after Rio Olympics

Five-time gold medallist Bradley Wiggins expects Shane Sutton to be cleared of wrong-doing by BC inquiry

Shane Sutton speaks to the media (Photo: CJ Farquharson)

(Image credit: CJ Farquharson)

Having bowed out from the Olympic programme with a fifth gold medal around his neck, Bradley Wiggins has backed his long-time coach and mentor Shane Sutton to return to lead British Cycling after the 2016 Rio Games.

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Richard Abraham is an award-winning writer, based in New Zealand. He has reported from major sporting events including the Tour de France and Olympic Games, and is also a part-time travel guide who has delivered luxury cycle tours and events across Europe. In 2019 he was awarded Writer of the Year at the PPA Awards.