SHAKE-UP NEEDED
Doping has not killed cycling’s future, says Chris Hoy
One of Britian’s top cyclists says the number of people on their bikes shows complete transparency has paid off
Monaco — Doping concerns have "challenged", if not "tarnished", cycling, British great Chris Hoy said on Tuesday, but he is confident a new generation, possibly including his own son, will not be discouraged from taking to the saddle. "You just have to look at the number of people out there on bikes who have an interest in cycling," the 40-year-old said on Tuesday. It was time for cycling to undergo a "shake-up". "It is important that everything, no matter what it is, is brought out in the open and is addressed openly so there is complete transparency and people can see the facts. "It is frustrating and it’s tough when you see the thing that you love, I wouldn’t say tarnished, but certainly having its reputation challenged. "I am sure in the long run cycling will continue to grow and flourish — not just in the UK, but all around the world." After London 2012, having become the first British Olympian to win six gold medals, track cyclist Hoy retired from the sport after 13 years at t...
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