The Business Press – June 30, 2023 at 11:58AM
Australian cycling veteran Allan Davis has been dropped from his role as sports director for the Tour de France by Lotto Dstny. The decision, reportedly reached “by mutual agreement,” came following allegations that Davis had sent an unsolicited shirtless photograph to an individual on Twitter. This unforeseen controversy has cast a shadow over Davis’s otherwise illustrious career and highlights the ongoing challenges of managing one’s digital presence in the modern age.
Earlier this week, a Twitter user publicly shared a screenshot of a direct message exchange with a man believed to be Allan Davis. The image, accompanied by the controversial comment, “I’m board [sic] in a hotel room and thought of you,” quickly gained attention within the cycling community and beyond. The accusation sparked intense dialogue, ultimately leading to Lotto Dstny’s decision to part ways with Davis for the upcoming Tour de France.
The fallout from this incident has been swift and severe. Davis, a highly respected figure within the cycling world, has expressed deep regret and apologized for his actions, acknowledging that they were inappropriate and unprofessional. However, the damage has been done, and the consequences are real: Davis will no longer be participating in the Tour de France, which he had been eagerly anticipating.
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