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Matt Majendie

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.

Under the organisation’s regulations, Bridges, who came out as transgender in 2020, was initially given the all clear to race in women’s events.

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