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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Pa Sport Staff

UCI doubles qualifying period for transgender cyclists to compete

PA Media

Transgender cyclists face tougher eligibility rules after the sport’s governing body doubled the period of time before a rider transitioning from male to female can compete.

Riders were previously required to have testosterone levels below five nanomoles per litre (nmol/L) for a 12-month period prior to competition.

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