When I realised I was personally invested in this England team, it was for the first time in my life. Nic Dlamini, this year’s only black rider, crashed out in a particularly brutal stage of the race (Picture: Chris Graythen/Getty Images)Last year, there was also just the one black rider, Kevin Reza. British Cycling seems to think the two are intertwined and has produced its first equality, diversity and inclusion strategy. Nine months in the making, British Cycling has taken advice from, among others, the former racer, now expert researcher Dr Marlon Moncrieffe. Until that time, we always have this England team for inspiration, and that’s not something this Northern Irish woman ever thought she’d say.

Source: Metro July 15, 2021 11:15 UTC