LINTON, Yorkshire (Reuters) - Dave Brailsford is accustomed to answering awkward questions and the man who masterminded Britain's rise as a cycling powerhouse was at it again as Team Sky transformed into Team INEOS on Wednesday. The fly in the ointment, however, is that whereas Team Sky earned plaudits for their support of Ocean Rescue, the broadcasters campaign against plastic pollution, Brailsford is now funded by a man who has made a vast fortune making it. Environmental group Friends of the Earth have written a letter to Brailsford expressing their "deep concerns" over the INEOS deal, saying he is facilitating "greenwashing". ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNSRatcliffe, a keen cyclist himself, spoke of his excitement at acquiring the 'world's finest cycling team run by the world's most successful coach' but soon found himself defending his companies environmental credentials. When talk turned to cycling and what the future might hold for Team INEOS, Brailsford said it was a "great opportunity" to stay ahead of the curve.

Source: The Star May 01, 2019 15:56 UTC