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UCI tightens rules on transgender female cyclists by extending transition period to 24 months

Riders such as Emily Bridges transitioning from male to female will now have to wait two years before competing in women’s races

Fri, Jun 17, 2022 09:53
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Emily Bridges says Boris Johnson’s comments on transgender athletes led to threats of physical violence against her

Prime Minister said in April that he did not believe that “biological males should be competing in female sporting events”

Wed, Jun 08, 2022 11:33
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Emily Bridges on cover of DIVA magazine

“Trans rights are human rights,” says Rapha – “all athletes should have the opportunity to race”

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges is pictured in brand’s kit on cover of latest issue of Diva magazine

Mon, May 30, 2022 17:54
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Emily Bridges on cover of DIVA magazine

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges insists she has no advantage over rivals

“We're the current punching bag in the culture war,” says 21 year old in interview with DIVA magazine

Thu, May 26, 2022 18:46
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2022 mtb downhill fort william Maxine Yates winner

British Cycling to investigate transgender rider’s win at Fort William

Maxine Yates won the expert category in the women's downhill national series last weekend

Thu, May 26, 2022 11:05
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CiCLE Women’s Classic

British Cycling’s “unacceptable” transgender policy suspension makes leading women’s race sponsor pull out, as organisers weigh up offers

CiCLE Classic race director Colin Clews says he has received “numerous” offers from potential backers, including women's rights groups, but is concerned about “politicising” the race

Wed, Apr 13, 2022 15:17
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British Cycling logo at Lee Valley, World Championships 2016 (copyright Britishcycling.org_.uk).JPG

British Cycling suspends transgender policy pending review of current system as fallout from Emily Bridges case continues

National governing body says current system is “unfair on all women riders and poses a challenge to the integrity of racing”

Fri, Apr 08, 2022 15:53
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GB Olympic cycling chief joins calls on UCI to tighten transgender rules

Meanwhile PM Boris Johnson says he does not believe “biological males should be competing in female sporting events”

Wed, Apr 06, 2022 18:23
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HSBC UK National Cycling Centre (picture copyright British Cycling)

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges breaks silence to question “alleged ineligibility”

Bridges, who was told on Wednesday that she cannot compete in the women’s event at this weekend’s National Omnium Championships, says she has been “harassed and demonised” in recent weeks

Sat, Apr 02, 2022 10:58
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National Cycling Centre (British Cycling).jpg

UCI bars transgender cyclist Emily Bridges from debut as woman at National Omnium Championships this weekend

British Cycling calls on governing bodies, transgender community and government “to come together and find a better answer”

Wed, Mar 30, 2022 19:44
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