https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/academy-programme-where-mark-cavendish-and-geraint-thomas-started-is-cut-back
That article headline is pure clickbait. The growth of u23 development teams means there is much less need for National federations to provide racing opportunities for promising riders. The changes BC have made reflect that reality.
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https://www.cyclingweekly.com/racing/academy-programme-where-mark-cavendish-and-geraint-thomas-started-is-cut-back