Sports Minister Helen Grant statement on Sir Dave Brailsford announcement
11 Apr 2014 04:44 PM
British Cycling performance supremo to leave and
focus on Team Sky
Sports Minister Helen Grant has given her reaction to
British Cycling’s announcement that Sir Dave Brailsford is to step down
as Performance Director at the governing body and concentrate full-time on his
role as Team Principal at the road race outfit Team Sky.
Helen Grant said:
Sir
Dave Brailsford’s service to British Cycling has been incredible, helping
our top cyclists put in stunning, medal-winning performances at Olympic and
Paralympic Games. During his tenure the culture of cycling in this country has
been transformed with masses of people inspired to get on their bikes. I thank
him for his hugely significant contribution to British sport and wish him all
the best for the future with Team Sky.
British Cycling has announced that Shane Sutton has been
appointed Technical Director with responsibility for rider
performance.
British Cycling announcementon Sir
Dave Brailsford