Great Britain will skip this year's European Road Championships, not allowing Joshua Tarling to defend his time trial title
CyclingSunday, 25 August 2024 at 12:28
Great Britain will not participate in the European Cycling Championships in Flanders. The British Federation has confirmed this to Sporza. This also means that Joshua Tarling, who became European time trial champion in Emmen last year, will not be able to defend his title.
Tarling was also one of the top favorites for European gold in the time trial this year. The 20-year-old Brit recently finished just a few seconds off the podium in the Olympic time trial, despite a flat tire.
In Belgian Limburg, where the European Championships will take place this year, he would have to compete against the winner at the Olympic Games: Remco Evenepoel. However, that duel will be postponed at the very least until two weeks later at the World Championships in Zurich.
It is not known why Great Britain is not sending riders to the European Championships. However rumours suggest tight financial situation of the British Cycling which already saw most of the domestic races butchered in recent years, had an impact on this decision.
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Giving up a sure shot medal is crazy
It's not Tarlings fault and he should be able to enter as European and British Champoin. INEOS would be more than willing to pay for him to go. If he does not then it diminishes the competition The British cycling Federation are a bit of a joke but no more so than many other federartions or indeed the UCI itself. It is not the fault of INEOS so leave them out of this.
The state of "The British cycling Federation" is a joke. This is not the 1st time they have ditched the Euro Champs.Along with Ineos they make a fine pair, both on the way out.
The whole country is going downhill, that's what happens when you choose that direction...