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.
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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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.