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Emily Bridges says British Cycling 'violated' her human rights over trans participation rule change

National federation blocked transgender riders from competing in its female event category last year

Cycling Weekly

The dilemma of the UCI's transgender policy - David Lappartient interview

'Are we able to guarantee fair competition? I can't answer no, but I can't answer yes' UCI President speaks exclusively to Cyclingnews about upcoming discussion on transgender participation

Cycling News

British Cycling CEO says ‘fairness’ is the key driver for new transgender policy

According to Jon Dutton, ‘fairness’ key driving factor in competitive policy whereas ‘inclusivity’ the key principle in non-competitive policy

Cycling Weekly

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New British Cycling rules bar transgender women from competing in elite female events

Riders who were born male will be prevented from racing in British Cycling’s elite female events under a new transgender and non-binary participation policy published by the governing body

The Independent UK

British Cycling to ban transgender women from competing in female category

British Cycling will prevent riders who were born male from racing in elite female events under a new transgender and non-binary participation policy published on Friday.

Evening Standard

‘This is a violent act’ - Emily Bridges slams British Cycling's trans policy banning her from women's competition

New policy issued by national governing body will prevent Bridges from racing in the women's category at BC races

Cycling Weekly

Emily Bridges hits out at ‘failed’ British Cycling over new transgender policy

Bridges came out as a transgender woman in October 2020.

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British Cycling ban transgender women from competing in women's category

Controversial decision described as 'violent act' by transgender athlete Emily Bridges

Cycling News

‘This is a violent act’: Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges angrily hits out at British Cycling ban

British Cycling have banned transgender women from competing in female elite races

The Independent UK

British Cycling bars transgender women from competing in female category

The men’s division will become a trans-inclusionary ‘open category’ as governing body apologises to trans riders for delay to new policy

The Guardian - UK

From Semenya to Thomas: five sportspeople who changed the gender rules

Paris (AFP) - The decision taken by World Athletics on Thursday to ban male-to-female transgender athletes from women's competition is likely to have a wider effect on global sports.

AFP

Defiant trans cyclist dreaming of Commonwealth Games berth for Wales despite ban

After being banned from competing in a national women's event against Laura Kenny earlier this year transgender cyclist Emily Bridges remains defiant that she will reach the international stage

Daily Mirror

Transgender Awareness Week: 7 inspirational people making a difference in Wales

These trans and non-binary people are continuing to do amazing things for their community here in Wales

Wales Online

Story hour drag queen Aida H Dee and Welsh cyclist recognised for their incredible contributions to the LGBT+ community

Aida H Dee won Leader of the Year and Emily Bridges won Sports Personality of the Year at the PinkNews awards 2022

Wales Online

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The Guardian - UK

Decision time: why sport is struggling to deal with transgender row

Sporting bodies now have no choice but to address an issue which for years has been regarded as too dangerous to touch

Daily Mirror

Woman diagnosed with incurable condition after 'scrunching' her face at teacher

Emily Bridges, 20, was concerned when she felt a "lack of control" on the bus to college which developed into involuntary tics and was eventually diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome

Liverpool Echo

Woman diagnosed with incurable condition after 'scrunching' face at teacher

Emily Bridges said she's mocked and mimicked by people who don't see it as a "a real disability"

The Independent UK

UCI doubles qualifying period for transgender cyclists to compete

Under new regulations the time frame has been increased from 12 months to 24 months.

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Evening Standard

Emily Bridges says she got threats after Boris Johnson’s transgender sport comment

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges

Wales Online

Top Welsh cyclist Emily Bridges receives 'physical threats' after Boris Johnson's comment on trans sports

Emily Bridges, who recently went public coming out as a transgender woman, came under immense fire following Boris Johnson's comments on trans women competing in female sporting events

Daily Mirror

Trans cyclist Emily Bridges reveals 'physical threats' after Boris Johnson comments

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges, who hit the headlines in March after it emerged she was set to compete in the National Omnium Championships only to be blocked, revealed the negative response to Boris Johnson's recent comments

The Independent UK

Boris Johnson comments led to violent threats against me, says trans cyclist Emily Bridges

PM ‘doesn’t know anything’ about trans issues, says British athlete who suffered abuse

The Independent UK

Emily Bridges reveals Boris Johnson remarks resulted in wave of violent threats

When asked about the transgender cyclist, the Prime Minister stated: “I don’t think biological males should be competing in female sporting events.”

Daily Mirror

Cyclist Emily Bridges says trans women are the “punching bag” and “culture war” targets

Last month, Emily Bridges was prevented from competing in her first elite women's race by the UCI after the authority said her eligibility needed to be assessed

The Independent UK

Emily Bridges determined to prove she boasts no advantage as trans woman cyclist

In March, cycling’s world governing body the UCI blocked Bridges, 21, from competing at the British national omnium championships at the 11th hour

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