Lotto Dstny has distanced itself from sports director Allan Davis, who will no longer be taking his place in the team car at the upcoming Tour de France, following accusations that the retired Australian sprinter has been sending unwanted messages and photos to “at least 30” women online.
According to the Twitter user, last month Davis followed her and then messaged her on the social media app, which she believed was related to a possible job opportunity at the team. “He knows I’m looking for a job, I’m pushing that into the conversation, he’s asking other stuff that’s not relevant,” she tells road.cc. She then claimed that Davis later sent her a second topless photo, a screenshot of which was posted on Twitter by the accuser.
Since the accusations were shared online, another prominent cycling-focused Twitter user publicly claimed that she too had been messaged privately by Davis in March, though she did not respond to his greeting. Another message from a different woman, seen by road.cc, claims that Davis also sent her unwanted messages “a few months back” and that such behaviour from the retired sprinter is not new.
“The team will not make additional comments on this case and asks to respect the privacy of those involved.”