British Cycling coach at centre of Team Sky mystery package scandal to be quizzed by MPs

Simon Cope travelled from Manchester to France to hand deliver the package

Simon Cope (left) will give evidence about the package delivered to Team Sky

Simon Cope, the British Cycling coach who delivered the infamous Jiffy bag to Team Sky at the 2011 Critérium du Dauphiné, will give evidence to a parliamentary committee investigating doping in sport next month.

Cope will appear in front of the Department of Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) select committee on February 22, with the doctor who received the package at the Team Sky bus, Dr Richard Freeman, and the chief executive of UK Anti Doping (UKAD), Nicole Sapstead, also appearing on the same date.

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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.