Chris Boardman criticises Pickwick Bicycle Club for its policy of banning women members

The club appeared in Forbes magazine as cycling journalist Carlton Reid attended a 'luncheon'

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Former Olympic champion and Tour de France yellow jersey wearer Chris Boardman has criticised the 1870 founded 'Pickwick Bicycle Club' for its men only member policy.

The highly traditional club was featured in Forbes magazine, by member and cycling journalist Carlton Reid.

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Michelle Arthurs-Brennan

Michelle Arthurs-Brennan the Editor of Cycling Weekly website. An NCTJ qualified traditional journalist by trade, Michelle began her career working for local newspapers. She's worked within the cycling industry since 2012, and joined the Cycling Weekly team in 2017, having previously been Editor at Total Women's Cycling. Prior to welcoming her daughter in 2022, Michelle raced on the road, track, and in time trials, and still rides as much as she can - albeit a fair proportion indoors, for now.