Midlands cycling legend Hugh Porter eyes up top job
Midlands cycling legend Hugh Porter admits becoming British Cycling president would be an honour and hinted that he would be interested in the job.
The four-time world champion would 'seriously consider' a revised role if current president Brian Cookson becomes UCI chief.
Cookson is opposing UCI president Pat McQuaid, who suffered a setback in his re-election bid this month after Cycling Ireland's clubs voted against him.
The UCI and McQuaid, president for eight years, were criticised by the World Anti-Doping Agency for failing to investigate the Lance Armstrong doping scandal fully.
The election takes place in September and should Cookson leave British Cycling Porter, who won a record four world individual pursuit titles, would be interested.
"If Brian Cookson becomes president of the UCI I would seriously consider taking some advice on throwing my hat in the ring to become the president of British Cycling," said the 73-year-old from Wolverhampton.
"There would have to be a change in the constitution, as now the president chairs the board so he is in charge of all the political meetings. I'm not a political animal.
"I wouldn't want that, but if it changed so the president became a figurehead I would be seriously interested. I would be representing the body of the sport which has been my life and I would consider that a real honour."
See today's Shropshire Star for a full interview with Hugh Porter
