Report finds widespread bullying, intimidation and abuse in Dutch cycling

A Dutch flag on the side of the road

A Dutch flag on the side of the road (Image credit: Tim de Waele/TDWSport.com)

Almost two-thirds of top Dutch riders have endured one or more 'unpleasant' experiences within their team in the past year, and more than a quarter have said that they have not felt safe, according to a report published by the Dutch Cycling Federation (KNWU). A third of amateur riders also said that they had suffered 'unpleasant' experiences, and on average one person cited four such experiences over the past year.

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