No sexist poster for E3 Harelbeke 2017, as race goes for tattooed child instead

published 20 February 2017

E3 Harelbeke has made something of a name for itself over the last few years, with a series of sexist posters culminating in the 2015 effort of a hand reaching to touch a women's backside, which prompted a flurry of controversy.

However, the semi-Classic seems to have turned a corner in the last two editions, producing a poster with a religious motif in 2016, and using an image of a young boy with the word's "Mommy's Rebel" tattooed across his back for 2017.

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Henry Robertshaw began his time at Cycling Weekly working with the tech team, writing reviews, buying guides and appearing in videos advising on how to dress for the seasons. He later moved over to the news team, where his work focused on the professional peloton as well as legislation and provision for cycling. He's since moved his career in a new direction, with a role at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.

No sexist poster for E3 Harelbeke 2017, as race goes for tattooed child instead

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