CHATTER AWAY: Overnight Open Thread

March 9, 2019 JMG Community, Open Thread

A cycling club made up of adult entertainment stars who raise money for charity has had its British Cycling affiliation revoked. The cycling governing body decided to take the action against the PPCC club after being “made aware” that the initials stood for the Porn Pedallers Cycling Club.

The club, which is sponsored by Television X, was told that affiliated sponsors must not “damage the image of the organisation.” The PPCC raises funds for HIV charity the Terrence Higgins Trust. Affiliation with British Cycling offers clubs a range of benefits including public liability insurance, entry into national and regional rankings and advertising for the club.

British Cycling has banned a London-based team after discovering that its initials, PPCC, stand for Porn Pedallers Cycling Club – the team works with HIV charity Terrence Higgins Trust to raise funds. https://t.co/BNkpziCUtM pic.twitter.com/TMN7gsFKxe

— AS English (@English_AS) March 7, 2019

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A cycling club from the adult entertainment industry has lost its affiliation with @BritishCycling after a row about its name…

Chris Ratcliff (@TVXboss) explains why @pornpedallers don’t want to change their identity! ?

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— BBC World Service Sport (@BBCWSSport) March 9, 2019