Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges has been declared ineligible to take part in the women's ominium event against the likes of Laura Kenny this weekend.
The cycling governing body Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) confirmed she will be unable to compete in her first women's event. British Cycling said in a statement on Wednesday: "We have now been informed by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) that under their current guidelines Emily is not eligible to participate in this event.”
British Cycling's transgender regulations, which were updated in January, state riders' testosterone levels need to be below five nanomoles per litre for a 12-month period prior to competition. As part of her gender dysphoria treatment, the athlete underwent hormone therapy and was eligible to compete in women's events due to lowered levels of testosterone. But unfortunately for the 21-year-old, she will have to wait longer to participate in her first event.
