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Katie Archibald hits out at UCI over handling of transgender cyclist Emily Bridges

The Olympic icon has leapt to the defence of the 21-year-old, and said that Bridges and other athletes like her had been "let down" by cycling bosses

Daily Mirror · Apr 21, 2022

Katie Archibald hits out at UCI over handling of transgender debate

The Scot said the position Emily Bridges found herself in ‘wasn’t fair’

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2022

British Cycling offers 'full support' to Bradley Wiggins over grooming claims

Cycling legend Sir Bradley Wiggins recently said he was sexually groomed by a coach as a teenager and British Cycling said the Olympic great has its full support

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022

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Bradley Wiggins offered ‘full support’ by British Cycling over grooming claims

British Cycling’s safeguarding team has reached out to Bradley Wiggins following the Tour de France winner’s ‘deeply concerning’ allegations that he was sexually groomed by his coach when he was 13

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2022

British Cycling offers ‘full support’ to Sir Bradley Wiggins over grooming claim

The 41-year-old did not feel he could speak up at the time due to a difficult relationship with his stepfather.

The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2022

Women’s cycling race caught in transgender rights row as sponsor withdraws funding

The Women’s CiCLE Classic is under threat after its main benefactor Peter Stanton pulled out in protest against British Cycling’s suspension of its transgender policy

The Independent UK · Apr 14, 2022

Sponsor withdraws British cycling funding over chiefs' 'unacceptable' ban on trans riders

Two portions of the CiCLE Classic were briefly in danger of being cancelled after sponsor Peter Stanton withdrew his support following British Cycling's decision to change its transgender policy

Daily Mirror · Apr 13, 2022

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Campaign groups to save women’s cycling classic hit by trans rights row

Sex Matters and Fair Play for Women are ready to make up a £15,000 shortfall after the CiCLE Classic’s sponsor pulled out in protest at British Cycling’s suspension of its transgender policy

The Guardian - UK · Apr 13, 2022

British Cycling U-turn freezes trans women out of elite female events

British Cycling’s board of directors has suspended its transgender policy, with the mother of Emily Bridges saying the trans cyclist was ‘dumped by email’

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2022

Transgender riders barred from women’s events after British Cycling suspends policy

British Cycling has suspended its policy regarding transgender and non-binary cyclists after Emily Bridges’ unsuccessful bid to compete at the women’s British National Omnium Championships.

Evening Standard · Apr 8, 2022

Emily Bridges ‘dumped by email’ as British Cycling suspends transgender policy

Bridges’ mum took to Twitter after British Cycling confirmed on Friday that its transgender participation policy was now suspended pending a review.

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

World class cyclists to return to Stewartry for British National Road Championships

Kirkcudbright and Castle Douglas will both hold events when the series comes to Dumfries and Galloway in June

Daily Record · Apr 8, 2022

Boris Johnson says transgender women should not compete in female sporting categories amid Emily Bridges row

Boris Johnson has stated his belief that transgender women should not be allowed to compete in female sporting categories.

Evening Standard · Apr 6, 2022

Boris Johnson says transgender women should not compete in female sport

The UCI prevented transgender cyclist Emily Bridges from competing in a women’s category last weekend.

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

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Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

Prime Minister Boris Johnson says transgender women shouldn’t compete in women’s sport

PM Boris Johnson said transgender women should not be competing in women's sport as he commented on the issue of transgender athletes, centred around the balance of inclusion, sporting fairness and safety in women's sport

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

Head of Team GB Olympic cycling joins calls to block transgender riders from women’s races

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has also said he believes ‘biological males’ should not compete in women’s sport

The Guardian - UK · Apr 6, 2022

Head of Team GB Olympic cycling calls for transgender rule change

The head of British Cycling’s Olympic and Paralympic programme has signed a letter calling for a rule change that would stop the transgender cyclist Emily Bridges from competing in women’s events

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

Boris Johnson says transgender women should not compete in women’s sport

‘I don’t think biological males should be competing in female sporting events. Maybe that’s a controversial thing to say, but it just seems to me to be sensible’

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The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022

‘Biological males’ should not compete in women’s sports – Boris Johnson

The PM also said women should have spaces, such as in hospitals, prisons or changing rooms, which are ‘dedicated to women’.

Daily Mirror · Apr 6, 2022

GB Olympic cycling chief signs letter to stop trans cyclists competing against women

Sara Symington the chief of GB Olympic cycling has signed a letter supporting the ban of transgender athletes competing with women - this comes after Emily Bridges was denied competing this past weekend

Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges ‘relentlessly demonised’ as she speaks out after race ban

Transgender cyclist has reacted to her ban imposed by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) - the 21-year-old was due to race at the National Omnium Championships this weekend

The Independent UK · Apr 1, 2022

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges ‘harassed and demonised’ after being excluded from competition

The UCI ruled Bridges ineligible to race against the likes of Dame Laura Kenny at the National Omnium Championships in Derby this weekend.

The Guardian - UK · Apr 1, 2022

Excluded trans cyclist Emily Bridges says she meets criteria to compete

Emily Bridges ‘just wants to race competitively again’ after being ruled unable to take part in the British National Omnium Championships

Daily Mirror · Apr 1, 2022

Cycling chiefs to tighten rules on trans athletes after Emily Bridges blocked from event

Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges was set to compete against Laura Kenny in the National Omnium Championships last weekend but her entry was blocked by the UCI

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2022

Stonewall criticises exclusion of transgender cyclist Emily Bridges

Bridges’ initial inclusion in the women’s event at the British National Omnium Championships sparked widespread debate.

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