Desperate measures for Bigla-Katusha as team launches fundraising campaign to stay afloat

The Danish team face an uncertain future after 100 per cent of their funding was withdrawn

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Women’s squad Bigla-Katusha have had to resort to drastic measures to stay afloat, after 100 per cent of their funding was withdrawn.

The Danish team, home to British riders Lizzy Banks and Sophie Wright, announced earlier this month that headline sponsor Bigla had pulled its cash out, while cycling clothing company Katusha also declined to pay the team last month.

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