http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: “British Cycling faces backlash after announcing partnership with Shell” en Sun, 17 May 2026 19:05:38 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364510 Mon, 31 Oct 2022 12:57:09 +0000 chdot 364510@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>“Our new CEO will join the organisation at an exciting time as we build towards next year’s inaugural UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland, and the Paris Olympic and Paralympic Games in 2024.” </p> <p>Facer took up the role of CEO of British Cycling in early 2021, joining from rugby union team London Irish as a replacement for Julie Harrington. Prior to joining London Irish, he was commercial director at Northampton Saints. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://bikebiz.com/brian-facer-to-step-down-as-british-cycling-ceo/amp/" rel="nofollow">https://bikebiz.com/brian-facer-to-step-down-as-british-cycling-ceo/amp/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364233 Fri, 14 Oct 2022 08:37:20 +0000 nobrakes 364233@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I've been a member for a few years just for insurance for sportives etc, but have been meaning to cancel for a while. Just haven't bothered due to having too many things needing done, but this has been a good impetus to get it sorted. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364227 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:29:16 +0000 Arellcat 364227@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Adfauxcacy, you might say. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364225 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 15:21:15 +0000 steveo 364225@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote>Not expecting anyone here to defend BC over this</blockquote></p> <p>I'm quite happy to take the contrary position on stuff but even I can't think of way of spinning this.</p> <p>I suspect @morningsider is right and the net result will be no real change for BC. Losing some non racing members has probably already been factored vs a big pay day and the money has spoken. in general if team GB pull in another medal haul no one will remember this. (away from twitter)</p> <p>It would probably be better for all though if they stopped with the faux advocacy and stuck to sport. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364221 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:53:51 +0000 chdot 364221@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Replying to<br /> @leecraigie_</p> <p>@BritishCycling<br /> and<br /> @Shell_UKLtd<br /> #ClimateCrisis </p> <p>1645 quote tweets for<br /> @BritishCycling<br /> (so far) and they are NOT complimentary!</p> <p>Please act to higher standards, even if cash is tight, as with this<br /> @guardian example</p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/spokeslothian/status/1580548708831141888" rel="nofollow">https://mobile.twitter.com/spokeslothian/status/1580548708831141888</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364219 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:08:06 +0000 Morningsider 364219@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>While this strikes me as one of the all-time stupid decisions, I suppose British Cycling can just tough it out. People need to be members to take part in races and I suspect a lot of "sport cyclists" probably don't really care - many are happy to support teams sponsored by despotic regimes, petro companies (and Belgian flooring manufacturers). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364218 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:35:33 +0000 chdot 364218@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Not expecting anyone here to defend BC over this, but any idea if the ‘noise’ is just/mostly Twitter and similar to the CTC name change saga? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364217 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 13:13:57 +0000 paddyirish 364217@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@dessertrat and @acsimpson. I got identical wording as well. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364214 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:31:59 +0000 Frenchy 364214@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><em>It will help us to progress important work to move our business and sport towards net-zero, and to make cycling more accessible for disabled people – matters which we know our members are passionate about.</em></p> <p>Worth highlighting <a href="https://twitter.com/tricyclemayor/status/1580497253407809537">this response</a> from a disabled cyclist. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364213 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 12:08:02 +0000 acsimpson 364213@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Desertrat, I think their paste key might be getting a whole lot of use. I received two copies of exactly the same wording. One via email and the other via the member portal (where I requested an address change). </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364202 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 16:25:56 +0000 chdot 364202@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>“</p> <p>Greenpeace UK described the partnership as ‘brazen greenwash’. “The idea of Shell helping British Cycling reach net zero is as absurd as beef farmers advising lettuce farmers on how to go vegan,” said policy director Dr Doug Parr. </p> <p>“</p> <p><a href="https://bikebiz.com/tell-us-your-thoughts-what-do-you-make-of-british-cyclings-partnership-with-shell/amp/" rel="nofollow">https://bikebiz.com/tell-us-your-thoughts-what-do-you-make-of-british-cyclings-partnership-with-shell/amp/</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364199 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 15:22:09 +0000 dessert rat 364199@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>from British Cycling Membership email this morning following my cancellation:</p> <p><blockquote>Thank you for getting in touch with us.<br /> The Shell partnership is a long-term commitment to cycling, which will bring significant and tangible benefits and help more people consider cycling and cyclists.<br /> It will help us to progress important work to move our business and sport towards net-zero, and to make cycling more accessible for disabled people – matters which we know our members are passionate about.<br /> We will share further details of the first big steps before the end of this year, including an announcement of the Limitless programme and the recruitment of our first Sustainability Manager.<br /> As always, feedback from our members is important, and we’re always seeking to improve our engagement with you. </blockquote></p> <p>blah blah blah - read the room. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364195 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 12:37:47 +0000 neddie 364195@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Fair point, but then you also have to be careful about being "double insured" and then getting into a battle between the two companies over who pays the claim... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364187 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 11:25:45 +0000 jonty 364187@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I quite like having the reassurance of my Cycling UK membership for third party as well as anything my home insurance might provide. Given the potentially ruinous consequences of a third party claim I'd rather be sure I have bombproof cover - seems too easy to miss a change in policy terms or forget to do due diligence in renewal as it's probably the last thing you'd be looking at. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364183 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 10:23:29 +0000 lewiseason 364183@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>My contents insurance covers bicycles up to £350 automatically, and any bicycle if you specifically list it. But only against theft, no 3rd party liability.</p> <p>Other renters may have insurance that covers this, but I don't think I ever have. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364153 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 09:40:23 +0000 neddie 364153@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><blockquote>3rd party liability insurance</blockquote></p> <p>If you are lucky enough to live in a home that you own or is owned by your family, you probably already have 3rd party liability insurance through your home insurance</p> <p>Not sure if/how tenants are covered, if renting </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364151 Tue, 11 Oct 2022 08:32:18 +0000 gembo 364151@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>British Cycling burns well with Shell </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364150 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 21:43:28 +0000 dessert rat 364150@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Was never sure why I was a member, think legacy thing from MTB event days maybe. Due for renewal end of Oct so timing good.</p> <p>anyone got any good suggestions for alt 3rd party liability insurance before I take google's offerings.</p> <p>update: there was a chap on here a 3 or 4 months ago looking for people to test / feedback on a new cycle insurance provider - Laka. I did that at the time, so picked them when google suggested a pile. 3rd party liability is 1 quid/month. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364149 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 21:41:17 +0000 Frenchy 364149@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>If I hadn't cancelled my membership already a few months ago, this would have done the trick. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=21162#post-364148 Mon, 10 Oct 2022 20:48:59 +0000 chdot 364148@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/10/absurd-british-cycling-faces-backlash-after-announcing-partnership-with-shell" rel="nofollow">https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/oct/10/absurd-british-cycling-faces-backlash-after-announcing-partnership-with-shell</a> </p>