British Cycling is 'not blind' to Shell criticism, says performance director

Stephen Park, British Cycling's performance director, says it "has been a difficult four years" for finding sponsors

Shell logo on Great Britain rider's shoulder at Track World Championships
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British Cycling performance director Stephen Park has said the governing body is “not blind” to criticism surrounding its eight-year partnership with oil and gas company Shell

Speaking to Cycling Weekly at the UCI Track World Championships last week, Park said: “We recognise the sensitivities of working with a company like Shell.

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Tom Davidson
Senior News Writer

Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is the host of The TT Podcast, which covers both the men's and women's pelotons and has featured a number of prominent British riders. 


An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides. 


He's also fluent in French and Spanish and holds a master's degree in International Journalism.