by Joe Jeffrey
Team Sky’s manager hits back at decision made by ICU, branding hotel choice “not good”
Team Sky have hit back at the recent decision made by the International Cycling Union (ICU) to ban riders from using motorhome facilities whilst competing in the Tour de France, by refusing to stop bringing them along for use by staff during the race.
The decision made by the ICU’s management committee last week to ban racers using motorhome facilities and, instead, requiring riders to stay in hotels provided by race organisers has been brought about to reaffirm ‘absolute fairness’ between all riders competing in the annual Tour de France race, according to a statement released.
Team Sky’s manager, Sir Dave Brailsford, has since responded to the decision made, explaining his decision is based purely on the race organisers’ choice of some hotels en route, describing them as “not great”, whilst highlighting that familiar surroundings such as a motorhome would help aid the daily recovery process of his team’s riders.
Team Sky previously tried out the motorhome setup with Richie Port in last month’s Giro d’Italia, enabling Port to remain comfortable in the teams very own Fleetwood Excursion, which seems to have proven successful. Only time will tell if the team will be shacking up in a hotel with its competition going forward and what action will be taken if not.
