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James Shrubsall

British Cycling was warned about Shell partnership, letter reveals

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British Cycling was warned that its much-maligned partnership with Shell could be damaging, it has been revealed.

A Private Eye freedom of information request has revealed that UK Sport sent a letter to then-CEO of British Cycling Brian Facer, warning that teaming up with the oil and gas giant "potentially exposes UK Sport, the National Lottery and British Cycling to legal and reputational risk".

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