Former doper Millar mentoring British cyclists


  • Cycling
  • Thursday, 11 Feb 2016

Garmin-Sharp rider David Millar of Britain reacts on the finish line as he wins the 12th stage of the 99th Tour de France cycling race between Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne and Annonay-Davezieux, July 13, 2012. REUTERS/Jean-Paul Pelissier

LONDON (Reuters) - British Cycling's best young road prospects are being mentored by David Millar, the former professional rider who was once banned for anti-doping violations, the governing body said on Thursday.

In a statement they said Millar, who retired from riding in 2014, was working on a voluntary basis with the men's endurance academy programme in Italy.

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