British Cycling president agrees to inform MPs of mystery package contents

Bob Howden denies knowledge of contents of Critérium du Dauphiné package, but says he will write to MPs if BC records show it contained medical products

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British Cycling president Bob Howden has told MPs that he will disclose details of Team Sky's mysterious package if he finds out that it contains medical products.

Appearing in front of the Culture, Media and Sport select committee, Howden said that he did not know what was in the package that was delivered to Team Sky at the 2011 Critérium du Dauphiné, and did not know of anyone in senior management who would know.

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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.