Transgender Cyclist Disqualified Days Before Women's Championship Race

The Union Cycliste Internationale disqualified Emily Bridges after she was disqualified from a women's event on Wednesday.

The 21-year-old was able to participate in the April 2 race due to the British Cycling policy.

She could not compete because she is a male cyclist who started hormone therapy last year.

British Cycling acknowledged the decision of the UCI with regards to Emily's participation, however, they fully recognise her disappointment with today's decision.

We believe all participants within our sport deserve more clarity and understanding around participation in elite competition and we will continue to work with the UCI on both Emily's case and the wider situation with regards to this issue.

Bridges, who set a national junior men's record over 25 miles in 2018, is an example of the ongoing battle between athletes and people who believe they have an unfair advantage.

British Cycling said that the concept of fairness is essential in elite sports.

British Cycling is calling for a coalition to share, learn and understand more about how we can achieve fairness in a way that maintains the dignity and respect of all athletes.

Several states in the U.S have banned female athletes from playing. The Governor of Florida denounced Lia Thomas for winning an NCAA championship.

The NCAA is making a mockery of its championships by allowing men to compete in women's sports.