Police forced to restrain Chinese rider as he launches shocking attack on rival team staff (video)

Swiss team deny any involvement in Wang Xin's crash, as rider and team are kicked out of Tour of Hainan

Police had to restrain Chinese rider Wang Xin after he launched an astonishing attack on staff members from the Swiss Cycling Team, leading to his entire team being excluded from the Tour of Hainan.

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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.