Millar helping next generation of British cyclists

Millar secured stage victories at all three of the Grand Tours during his days as a professional rider and was crowned 2010 Commonwealth time-trial champion and won silver for Great Britain at the UCI Time Trial World Championships in the same year.

He was also was banned from cycling in 2004 for anti-doping violations but went on to become one of the sport’s most high-profile anti-doping campaigners.

The 39-year-old is currently working with British Cycling on a voluntary basis but Sutton has left the door open to a more permanent position in the future.

Sutton told British Cycling’s website: “Nurturing an anti-doping culture is at the heart of everything we do at British Cycling and educating our young riders on the subject is a responsibility we take seriously.

“Having someone of David’s calibre on board to support us in this education process is invaluable; he is readily available to share his well-rounded experiences as a professional cyclist to the young riders who aspire to succeed in their careers.

“In addition to his mentor work, David brings with him a massive amount of training and tactical knowledge which will support the work of the coaches, and he’s become a well-respected figure in cycling which will help us to open doors when it comes to fielding young talent into professional road teams.

“David will work with the squad on a voluntary basis until the end of the month with a view to subsequently joining the team in a more official capacity.”

Sportsbeat 2016