Callum Skinner says British Cycling's focus on performance amid 'serious mental health issues' led to retirement
The retired sprinter said the governing bodies response to his 'cry for help' was focused on performance as opposed to 'getting better'
British Cycling
As the governing body for cycling in Great Britain, British Cycling administers most competitive cycling in the UK, as well as the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.
Based at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester – a velodrome built for the 2002 Commonwealth Games – British Cycling is headed up by president Bob Howden.
Be it road, track, cyclocross, BMX or mountain biking, British Cycling covers it all and is Britain’s representative at the UCI.
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Fred Wright wins stage seven of the u23 Giro d'Italia Fred Wright makes it four wins for the Brits on stage seven of the Giro d'Italia u23
The 20-year-old escaped from the breakaway to solo to victory
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Matthew Walls wins stage three of the Giro d'Italia u23 (Giro d'Italia u23 Facebook page) Matthew Walls continues dominant British Cycling winning streak with stage two victory at the under 23 Giro d'Italia
Walls makes it three wins out of three for the national team
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British Cycling have introduced new mental health procedures for athletes (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) British Cycling introduces mental health screening for athletes
British Cycling has announced a new mental health screening programme in a bid to improve support for athletes.
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(Photo: Getty Images) British Cycling report shows two thirds of members worry about safety of cycling on the road
Nearly nine in ten cyclists said they are closed passed at least once a week
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Picture: Getty Images British Cycling accused of 'undermining women's racing' as organisers cancel Bristol Grand Prix
British Cycling has been accused of “undermining women’s racing” as another domestic race has been cancelled.
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Rosamund Bradbury is the first ever women's e-racing British champion Rosamund Bradbury and Cameron Jeffers crowned first ever British e-racing champions
The first ever British e-racing championships saw Rosamund Bradbury and Cameron Jeffers crowned national title-holders.
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Junior riders Tom Pidcock and Rob Scott give it everything they've got to stay ahead of Ian Wilkinson during the Clayton Velo Classic in Lancashire on Sunday. Pidcock would take the win. Credit: Andy Jones New Lancaster GP bolsters British racing calendar
Former UCI president Brian Cookson lends his weight to organising new race in his home county
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The British e-racing championships will be broadcast live on TV (Picture: Zwift) First British virtual racing championships will be broadcast live on TV
The first British virtual racing championships will be broadcast live on TV.
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WEYMOUTH, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 21: Team Doctor Dr. Richard Freeman poses during a Team SKY portrait session on October 21 in Weymouth, England. (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) Dr Richard Freeman’s medical tribunal adjourned, but public will not be told why
The medical tribunal of former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman has been adjourned, but the public will not be told why.
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Picture by SWpix.com - 01/03/2018 - Cycling - 2018 UCI Track Cycling World Championships, Day 2 - Omnisport, Apeldoorn, Netherlands - Woman's Team Pursuit Final - Katie Archibald, Laura Kenny, Elinor Barker and Eleanor Dickinson of Great Britain Katie Archibald, Ed Clancy and Ethan Hayter headline British squad at track World Championships
The British line-up for the track cycling World Championships, with big names including Katie Archibald, Ed Clancy and Ethan Hayter taking to the boards.
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Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor, Richard Freeman (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) British Cycling invite former riders to contact them about Dr Richard Freeman, according to report
British Cycling has invited former riders to contact the governing body about the allegations around Dr Richard Freeman.
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Jess Varnish, Commonwealth Games 2014 Glasgow, track cycling day four Jess Varnish: ‘I’m disappointed with the judgement but I have no regrets’
Former track sprinter Jess Varnish said she is “disappointed” to lose her case against British Cycling and UK Sport, but that she already felt that she had won.
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Former track sprinter Jess Varnish loses employment tribunal against British Cycling
Jess Varnish has lost her case against British Cycling and UK Sport that tried to prove that she was an employee and could thus sue them both.
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Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor, Richard Freeman (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) Former British Cycling doctor Richard Freeman accused of obtaining testosterone to improve athlete’s performance
The date has been set for the medical tribunal of Dr Richard Freeman over a banned testosterone delivery.
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British Cycling awarded £5million cash boost to get more people on bikes
British Cycling has been given a major boost in its admirable aim of getting more people on bikes.
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Lead group on Bank Road, Women's Tour 2016 stage three British women’s circuit racing to be held as national series for the first time
British Cycling will hold a domestic women’s racing series for the first time in 2019.
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Former British Cycling and Team Sky doctor, Richard Freeman (Photo by Bryn Lennon/Getty Images) Former Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman to give evidence in Jess Varnish employment case
Former Team Sky doctor Richard Freeman is due to give evidence in Jess Varnish’s employment case against UK Sport and British Cycling.
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11 things you know if you race on Zwift British Cycling to hold first ‘eRacing Championships’ with training platform Zwift
British Cycling will be holding the first eRacing Championships in 2019 with training platform Zwift.
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British Cycling athletes will undergo heart scans (Picture: ISAAC LAWRENCE/AFP/Getty Images) British Cycling riders to undergo heart scans after high profile athletes suffer cardiac arrests
British Cycling athletes will undergo yearly heart scans after high profile sporting names have suffered cardiac arrests.
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Commuting by bike. Photo: Richard Baybutt Credit: Richard Baybutt British Cycling launches membership geared towards cycle commuters
British Cycling has launched a new membership geared specifically to cycle commuters, in the hopes of getting more people on the bike.
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Brexit and uncertain financial climate behind One Pro Cycling scrapping plans for women's team
The boss of One Pro Cycling has said Brexit and uncertain financial times are behind the failed attempt to set up a women's team for 2019.
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Picture by Allan McKenzie/SWpix.com - 30/08/2018 - Commercial - Cycling - British Cycling Kalas 2018 Kit, HSBC UK National Cycling Centre, Manchetser, England - Elinor Barker. British Cycling unveil new GB team kit ahead of World Championships 2018
British Cycling have released the first pictures of the new GB Cycling Team kit ahead of the World Champsionships in Innsbruck
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10 February 2018 5th Dubai Tour Stage 05 : Dubai - Dubai BRAMMEIER Matthew (IRL) Aqua Blue Sport Photo : Yuzuru SUNADA Matt Brammeier retires from professional cycling to join British Cycling as academy coach
The four-time Irish national champion will become lead academy coach for the Great Britain Cycling Team’s men’s endurance programme
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Meet Britain's next generation of cycling superstars
Over the past 12 months, some of Britain’s most talented young riders have been tearing up the cyclo-cross courses of Europe. But as the lure of other disciplines such as road await, what does the future hold for the country’s next generation?
