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“What happens when you take on Shell as a sponsor”: Cyclists blame “nauseating greenwashing” deal as British Cycling membership drops by 15,000 in under two years

The national governing body also posted its third consecutive loss amid “severe economic headwinds” – as its CEO emphasised the “urgent” need to modernise and increase commercial prospects, while insisting there’s no “overnight fix”

Fri, Dec 13, 2024 17:31
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UK Sport warned British Cycling that Shell sponsorship deal could expose them to “legal and reputational risk”, reveals FOI request

The letter was sent to former British Cycling CEO Brian Facer just days before the Shell sponsorship was announced, with UK Sport’s board members expressing “considerable concern” about the deal

Mon, Aug 26, 2024 13:29
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“A step in the right direction or a nice bit of greenwashing?” Shell-backed British Cycling aiming to halve carbon emissions in six years and achieve net zero by 2035 – as governing body says partnership with oil giant is key to “positive progress”

The national governing body’s first long-term sustainability strategy also aims to support organisers to deliver sustainable events and to encourage more people to swap their car for a bike for short journeys

Wed, May 29, 2024 19:18
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“When British Cycling teamed up with Shell, many of us puked our bodies inside out”: Cyclists praise climate activists’ guerilla ad campaign as Shell slams “misleading” billboards

According to Shell, Brandalism’s striking “hacked” billboards “completely mischaracterise the nature of our partnership with British Cycling”, while British Cycling itself insists its partnership with the oil giant makes a “positive impact”

Thu, May 16, 2024 13:54
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*April Fools!* British Cycling offers members 5% off petrol at Shell garages

The (completely made-up) discount applies to all existing and new members and can be redeemed at Shell's 1,100 UK petrol stations

Sat, Apr 01, 2023 08:00
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Cycling April Fool’s round-up: the silliest cycling-related spoof stories we’ve spotted… and road.cc’s newest (fake) YouTube show

Yep, it’s that time of the year again…

Fri, Mar 31, 2023 15:04
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Shell UK chairman David Bunch joins Active Travel England board

“I’m delighted to have David on my team to help us deliver a step change in active travel,” National Active Travel Commissioner Chris Boardman said of the non-executive director’s appointment

Sat, Mar 25, 2023 14:28
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Brian Cookson pens outspoken critique of British Cycling at “crisis point” thanks to people “with no real knowledge” of cycling

"I'm not going to beat about the bush. It's time for straight talking," former UCI and British Cycling president writes in start-of-year blog

Wed, Jan 04, 2023 12:13
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Extinction Rebellion protest British Cycling’s Shell deal at National Cycling Centre

Two protesters were filmed displaying a 'Get Shell out of British Cycling' banner at the National Cycling Centre in Manchester

Sun, Nov 20, 2022 14:20
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British Cycling CEO Brian Facer leaves post with immediate effect

Governing body looks for new head weeks after announcing controversial Shell partnership

Mon, Oct 31, 2022 11:42
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