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Cycling federation president: Controversial issues can drive progress; small stipends stigmatized

Carolina Poussier says bringing up formerly taboo, controversial issues has historically helped move cycling governance forward.

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Diari d'Andorra

Key Points

  • Poussier: raising previously taboo issues has historically enabled progress
  • Many issues were initially controversial when first put on the table
  • Bringing up such topics has helped move things forward
  • A small stipend is perceived negatively by stakeholders

Carolina Poussier, president of the Cycling Federation, said, "There have been many issues throughout history that no one dared put on the table, and when they were raised they were controversial, but they moved forward."

She added that a small stipend is seen negatively.