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Matt Richardson dropped from GB cycling team amid claims of misconduct

The Guardian UK Monday 12 October 2026, 16:43 UTC By Press Association 1 min read
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Rider was to take part in track World ChampionshipsBritish Cycling confirm Richardson was withdrawnMatt Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain team for next week’s World Cycling Championships in Shanghai amid allegations of misconduct. British Cycling confirmed the 27-year-old is in the process of leaving the squad’s base in China, without giving any reason for the decision. The Times is reporting that Richardson is the subject of an investigation by the governing body into...

  • Rider was to take part in track World Championships

  • British Cycling confirm Richardson was withdrawn

Matt Richardson has been withdrawn from the Great Britain team for next week’s World Cycling Championships in Shanghai amid allegations of misconduct.

British Cycling confirmed the 27-year-old is in the process of leaving the squad’s base in China, without giving any reason for the decision. The Times is reporting that Richardson is the subject of an investigation by the governing body into allegations of misconduct.

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