Man behind success of Britain's Olympic cycling team has urged voters to reject independence.
Britain’s most successful cycling coach has urged Scots to vote No on Thursday “for the sake of UK sport”.
Sir Dave Brailsford was instrumental in Sir Chris Hoy’s career as he led GB to eight gold medals in the Beijing and London Olympics.
As manager of Sky’s professional cycling team he oversaw the victories of Sir Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome in the 2012 and 2013 Tour the France.
Sir David said the UK’s sporting success was down to the pooling of talent and shared resources.
“Scotland has been a huge part of the success of British Cycling, and I hope the UK stays together for the benefit of all sport, but especially Olympic sports like ours,” he said.
“UK sport is one of the best things this country has and it is all possible because we can share talent, resources and ideas.
“I was born in England but raised in Wales with Welsh as my first language, and I feel passionately Welsh, English and British, and I feel all the countries of the UK are a big part of my national identity.
“My message to friends in Scotland is simple: ‘It is for you to decide your own future but for the sake of UK sport I hope you vote No’.”
