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British Cycling’s transgender and non-binary participation policy: a cyclist’s experience

After British Cycling recently updated its policy, a backlash ensued with former Olympians questioning the implications for women’s sport. Now, a cyclist who has been through the process with British Cycling has their say

Wed, Mar 30, 2022 16:25
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British National Cyclo-cross championships 2020 (picture credit Alex WhiteheadSWpix.com)

UCI world cyclocross championships under fire due to anti-trans laws in host state Arkansas

Cycling journalist Tara Seplavy has boycotted the event, saying she doesn’t “feel personally safe going to Arkansas right now as a visibly trans person”

Sun, Jan 30, 2022 19:31
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British Cycling launch consultation on transgender policy

The policy gives guidance for trans and non-binary riders

Sat, Mar 27, 2021 08:53
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UCI tightens testosterone rules for transgender athletes

Permitted limits allowed from 1 March will be half those that applied previously

Tue, Feb 11, 2020 18:38
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Trans track cyclist Rachel McKinnon blames Donald Trump Junior for increase in hate mail

“Why should my right to compete be contingent on not winning?”

Fri, Dec 06, 2019 11:51
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Philippa York (via YouTube)

Idea transgender people are going to take over women’s sport is “absolutely ridiculous” says Philippa York

York - who came fourth in the Tour de France as Robert Millar - says sport should be more welcoming to those who are LGBTQ rather than “pretending to be a homogenous Disney Land”

Tue, Nov 26, 2019 21:55
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“Trans inclusion is fairness” says Rachel McKinnon ahead of Masters Track Cycling World Championships defence

“If you want to say, ‘Well, I believe you’re a woman for all of society except this massive central part that is sport,’ then that’s not fair”

Fri, Oct 18, 2019 14:07
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People would be “calling her a man” – Transgender cycling champ in online row with Olympic swimmer Sharron Davies

Dr Rachel McKinnon, the first transgender women's champion in any sport, posted picture of British Olympic medallist to Twitter

Thu, Mar 07, 2019 10:56
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Transgender rider causes confusion for New Zealand downhill race field

Lack of stand down period upsets some competitors

Tue, Feb 27, 2018 17:55
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UCI reviews policy on transgender cyclists after Canadian athlete wins human rights case

World cycling's governing body to draw up new guidelines relating to XY riders

Fri, Jul 28, 2017 17:32
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