Dave Brailsford: 'I'm uncompromising, and some people can't cope with that'

Team Sky boss hits back at claims that he ran a "brutal" regime at British Cycling

Team Sky principal Dave Brailsford

(Image credit: Daniel Gould)

Team Sky boss Dave Brailsford has hit back at claims that he presided over a "brutal" regime of bullying and harassment during his time as performance director of British Cycling.

The claims were made by former British Cycling coach Ken Matheson, who said before Christmas that he had contemplated suicide due to Brailsford's "macho" leadership when he took over at British Cycling in 2003.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.