BackMatt Richardson withdrawn from Great Britain cycling team amid misconduct allegations
Matt Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain squad for next week’s World Cycling Championships in Shanghai as British Cycling investigates alleged misconduct.
The Guardian
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British Cycling announced that 27‑year‑old Matt Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain team slated to compete at next week’s World Cycling Championships in Shanghai. The governing body said Richardson is leaving the squad’s base in China but did not provide a reason. According to reports from The Times, the withdrawal follows an investigation into alleged misconduct involving the rider, though details of the allegations have not been disclosed. The decision means Richardson will not take part in the track events for which he had been selected. British Cycling confirmed the move but declined to comment further, stating that more information will be released when available.
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- 10/12/2026
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