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skinny

Didn't know this, cheeky!

'2005 – Madrid
After accepting €2,500 each to work on the front for the Italians during the race’s early stages, British duo Tom Southam and Charly Wegelius were caught up in controversy. Team manager John Herety was forced to resign and the pair was banned for life from the national team.'

https://rouleur.cc/editorial/10-world-championship-controversies/

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cjr in reply to @skinny

Yeah, it's in Wegelius' book. It's in the context of a piss poor UK cycling setup and explained as an attempt to help their pro careers on the continent.

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andyp in reply to @cjr

They are professionals, why should they work hard for the nominated leader on the day, Roger Hammond in this case, if he's not going to pay them?

I didn't see a lot of holier than thou British cycling fans complaining when Konstantin Sioutsou rode for Team GB at the London Olympics.

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