Transgender women will be banned from competing in British Cycling’s competitive women’s events in changes that will see the men’s category become an open one.
The move, which is set to take effect by the end of the year and only covers British Cycling races, ends the hopes of Emily Bridges, who set a national junior men’s record in 2018 and came out as a transgender woman in 2020.
British Cycling chief executive Jon Dutton tells Sky News’ Rob Harris how the decision was arrived at.
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50 Comments
Reason for ban: They're not women
Common sense prevailed.
On your bike mate
"Designated female at birth" what a world we live in.
From a biological perspective, male and female are typically determined by the presence of certain sex chromosomes and the development of specific reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics.
In humans, most individuals have either two sex chromosomes: XX (female) or XY (male). Individuals with two X chromosomes typically develop female reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics, such as breasts and a higher voice pitch. Individuals with one X and one Y chromosome typically develop male reproductive organs and secondary sexual characteristics, such as facial hair and a deeper voice.
However, it's important to note that biological sex is not always strictly binary. Some individuals may have atypical chromosomal patterns or variations in the development of reproductive organs or secondary sexual characteristics. These variations can include conditions such as Turner syndrome (45,X), Klinefelter syndrome (47,XXY), and Androgen Insensitivity Syndrome (AIS), among others. These variations highlight the complexity of biological sex determination and the existence of intersex individuals.
It's also important to distinguish between biological sex and gender identity. Gender identity is a deeply held sense of being male, female, or something else, which may or may not align with an individual's assigned sex at birth. Gender identity is a personal and individual experience that can vary independently of biological sex.
Sky tears taste great
It's been proven that a male transforming into a woman has a much better advantage, then the women he is competing against. I don't know why women organizations aren't up in arms about this.
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Now THATS stunning and brave.
So, a rule that only applies to the 3 trans cyclists in the country? Now that's privilege!
GOOD FOR YA'LL
Open category!!! Great idea.
Trans women should compete against other trans women, not with real women.
where is the science in the debate
put right thing in the right place.
I may have misunderstood the statement, but it sounded like the Interviewer said "the science isn't certain" before asking a question about "inclusiveness". What science is that? The one that can't define what is a woman? The "science" has been perfectly clear for thousands of years and most real science, like archaeology, has clear definitions.
This decision affects probably around 20 people.
WELL DONE "GREAT BRITAIN" time to stop this INSANITY!!
prime minister r.sunak mp.said its important 2preserve single sex spaces 4biological women.which I personally agree with.this is an issue that effects women & their daughters so their opinion on this matter should be respected & listend2.
Is this common sense being shown at last?
Now have trans only races, end of problem!
Let's get to the truth of it all..When a born male human wants to race against born female humans it's because He Can't Win Against Other Born Male Humans!!!
How in the world is it fair for a trans women to compete against men?
So trans men can compete in the women's category, that is a strang rule
Doh
scientific evidence based decision is what makes sense here. if only our governments would make policies like Jon Dutton made
Please do t explain the ban, every single human being with a brain does not need an explanation lol. Willy ,,,,, man…..minge………woman…….it’s quite simple really
Wow this reporter definitely isn’t biased on this issue at all.
"The science isn't certain." ???
What nonsense,
– there have always been separate categories for male and female,
– for the most obvious of reasons.
The further a society drifts from the truth, the more it will hate those who speak it.
No men
Good
Score a win for females in sports.
What is the difference between lesbians and trans women. Very little it would seem.
A guy cut his hand to compete and beat all records in the paralimpics.
"party of science"
😂😂😂
Don't bother celebrating, because British Cycling has explicitly stated that MEN can still use the WOMEN'S changing rooms if it makes them more comfortable…regardless of how UNcomfortable it makes the women, so this ban is of cold comfort.
i didn't understand much of the questions or the answers.
Hoorah a sports organization who have sense at last👍
Great news!
AT LAST ! Common sense.
A decision that no reasonable or rational person could object to. Other sports, take notice.
Great news, about time.
Men and women are different.
They need to add a third category.
So nice 2 see 1 more sport doing the Correct thing, besides World Athletics :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CUZrLPrWCFU
And FINA + Rugby League :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yLf61FrgT40
They don’t want an open event because it means they will have to compete against other men, and not have an unfair advantage. They hate that.
It’s like the story of the Emperor’s new clothes 😂😂
How hard was this process? "Pretty damn easy actually. Women and men are different sexes and the devision is based on sex. Men and men and women are women. We have had enough of the Woke brigade taking nonsense".
he called the decision ‘gENocIDE’ 😂🤣😂
Simple fact
The usual bigots don't say a thing about doping because roid freaks are completely natural.
New category for the insane
i am so happy they kicked them men out of women sports
Because they are MEN!!!!!!!!
Finally a man with some balls. Protecting our women.