British Cycling to launch independent review

British Cycling is to launch an independent review following allegations of sexism made by track rider Jess Varnish.

Varnish alleged that British Cycling technical director Shane Sutton told the 25-year-old to "go and have a baby" after she was dropped from the Great Britain team following her failure to qualify for the Rio Olympic Games.

Varnish also claims that Sutton told her she was "too old" and "not worth wasting UK Sport's money" along with other comments dating back "many years".

British Cycling announced on Tuesday that it will investigate the allegations.

A statement from the governing body said: "British Cycling is announcing the formation of an independent review, in conjunction with UK Sport, of the federation's performance programmes following allegations of discriminatory behaviour.

"We are fully committed to the principles and active promotion of equality of opportunity and we must take any such allegations seriously.

"The terms of the review will be announced in due course and no further comment will be made at this stage."