A review of culture of British Cycling’s world class performance programme will be published on Wednesday ©Getty Images

A review of culture of British Cycling’s world class performance programme will be published on Wednesday (June 14).

Led by Annamarie Phelps, the chairman of British Rowing and vice-chair of the British Olympic Association, the review of British Cycling was launched in April 2016 to look at any lessons the National Federation could learn.

The process was initiated after former technical director Shane Sutton resigned from his role amid accusations of discrimination against sprinter Jess Varnish.

Sutton allegedly told Varnish to "go have a baby", when the sprinter’s contract was not renewed.

He was later accused of referring to Para-cyclists as "wobblies", with Sutton denying all allegations.

A British Cycling investigation concluded in October that Sutton had used "inappropriate and discriminatory language" towards sprinter Varnish, but another eight claims were dismissed.

A draft report of the co-commissioned UK Sport and British Cycling review, which is separate from the internal investigation, was leaked in December.

It accused British Cycling of "sanitising" the report into Varnish’s claims, while other allegations include that they allowed a "culture of fear", including the bullying of riders and staff, to grow.

The emergence of "dysfunctional leadership" was also uncovered in the unpublished report.

The review was launched after Jess Varnish made allegations against former technical director Shane Sutton ©Getty Images
The review was launched after Jess Varnish made allegations against former technical director Shane Sutton ©Getty Images

Publication of the full report has experienced delays, with those criticised given time to respond to any claims made, while the UK General Election saw initial date of February be pushed back.

The report is now set to be published on Wednesday (June 14).

In April, British Cycling confirmed it has set up an independent review of its medical and physiotherapy teams' operational practices.

Dr Rod Jaques, director of medical services at the English Institute for Sports, is leading the review with the findings expected to be reported to the national governing body’s executive body this month.

It comes as British Cycling and Team Sky continue to receive criticism for their anti-doping procedures and how they record details as part of a Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee inquiry on "Combating Doping in Sport".

They are also involved in an UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) investigation looking into a "mystery package" given to Team Sky rider and five-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins during the 2011 Critérium du Dauphiné.

Shane Sutton resigned as technical director last April ©Getty Images
Shane Sutton resigned as technical director last April ©Getty Images

Several changes have taken place in the organisation since the British Cycling and UK Sport review was commissioned.

Jonathan Browning was appointed as British Cycling chairman in February, while Julie Harrington joined the national governing body as its chief executive in March.

Stephen Park, the organisation’s new performance director, arrived from British Sailing earlier this year.

Park claimed he had been reassured ahead of taking up the performance director.

Michael Chivers was also brought in by British Cycling to act as their first people director in April, with his role aimed at transforming the organisation by putting the welfare of athletes and staff "at its core".

Browning claimed in April he was "very encouraged" by the way staff and riders were responding to changes outlined in a 39-point action plan.

The plan is aimed at addressing the draft findings of an independent review into the culture of the organisation’s world-class performance programme (WCPP).

Browning has been leading British Cycling’s efforts to transform its governance, leadership, management, culture and behaviour, as well as the management of athletes' performance and welfare.

He announced the 39-point action plan in early March after admitting that the national governing body had "failed" athletes on its WCPP.