British Cycling’s governance revamp continues with three new director roles

British Cycling has announced three new senior roles as part of its governance overhaul following the bullying and doping allegations that shocked the sport in 2016 and 2017.

The new positions are an integrity and compliance director, cycling delivery director and strategy director.

The first of those is a direct result of the claims raised by former Great Britain track rider Jess Varnish and others about bullying and discrimination in the elite set-up, and the UK Anti-Doping investigation into the national governing body’s medical practices.

The cycling delivery director will oversee British Cycling’s programmes and events – both grassroots and elite – and the strategy director will focus on growing all forms of cycling and ways to increase its diversity.

These changes, however, mean the exit of another of the governing body’s old guard, Jonny Clay.

An Olympic bronze medallist at Sydney 2000 in the team pursuit and silver medallist in the individual pursuit at the 1998 Commonwealths, Clay has worked for British Cycling since retiring as an elite rider in 2000.

The 54-year-old was made membership director in 2009 and was given the role of cycling director only 14 months ago.

In a statement, British Cycling chief executive Julie Harrington said: “Jonny has played an extraordinary role in cycling in this country – as a rider, volunteer and, for the last 17 years, as part of British Cycling’s administration.

“He departs with my personal thanks for his support in my first year as chief executive and I am sure everyone will wish him well.”