British Cycling has a 'real problem with the whole LGBTQ+ spectrum', says Philippa York Tour de France stage winner has worked in collaboration with David Walsh on a new book, The Escape Cycling Weekly · Jun 18, 2025
‘When I stopped racing I thought, who am I?’: Pippa York on leaving her old life behind The Tour de France stage winner talks in detail for the first time about transitioning when her cycling career ended, growing up in the Gorbals and alienation in the peloton The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025
Supreme Court ruling on women 'paints target' on back of transgender people, says cyclist Emily Bridges Britain's best-known transgender athlete believes the legal judgement by Britain’s top judges will stoke ‘vitriol’ among the trans community Evening Standard · Apr 23, 2025
Emily Bridges says British Cycling 'violated' her human rights over trans participation rule change National federation blocked transgender riders from competing in its female event category last year Cycling Weekly · Feb 20, 2024
The dilemma of the UCI's transgender policy - David Lappartient interview 'Are we able to guarantee fair competition? I can't answer no, but I can't answer yes' UCI President speaks exclusively to Cyclingnews about upcoming discussion on transgender participation Cycling News · May 27, 2023
British Cycling CEO says ‘fairness’ is the key driver for new transgender policy According to Jon Dutton, ‘fairness’ key driving factor in competitive policy whereas ‘inclusivity’ the key principle in non-competitive policy Cycling Weekly · May 27, 2023
New British Cycling rules bar transgender women from competing in elite female events Riders who were born male will be prevented from racing in British Cycling’s elite female events under a new transgender and non-binary participation policy published by the governing body The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
British Cycling to ban transgender women from competing in female category British Cycling will prevent riders who were born male from racing in elite female events under a new transgender and non-binary participation policy published on Friday. Evening Standard · May 26, 2023
‘This is a violent act’ - Emily Bridges slams British Cycling's trans policy banning her from women's competition New policy issued by national governing body will prevent Bridges from racing in the women's category at BC races Cycling Weekly · May 26, 2023
Emily Bridges hits out at ‘failed’ British Cycling over new transgender policy Bridges came out as a transgender woman in October 2020. The National (Scotland) · May 26, 2023
British Cycling ban transgender women from competing in women's category Controversial decision described as 'violent act' by transgender athlete Emily Bridges Cycling News · May 26, 2023
‘This is a violent act’: Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges angrily hits out at British Cycling ban British Cycling have banned transgender women from competing in female elite races The Independent UK · May 26, 2023
British Cycling bars transgender women from competing in female category The men’s division will become a trans-inclusionary ‘open category’ as governing body apologises to trans riders for delay to new policy The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2023
Defiant trans cyclist dreaming of Commonwealth Games berth for Wales despite ban After being banned from competing in a national women's event against Laura Kenny earlier this year transgender cyclist Emily Bridges remains defiant that she will reach the international stage Daily Mirror · Dec 1, 2022
Wales Online · Nov 17, 2022 Transgender Awareness Week: 7 inspirational people making a difference in Wales These trans and non-binary people are continuing to do amazing things for their community here in Wales
Wales Online · Oct 20, 2022 Story hour drag queen Aida H Dee and Welsh cyclist recognised for their incredible contributions to the LGBT+ community Aida H Dee won Leader of the Year and Emily Bridges won Sports Personality of the Year at the PinkNews awards 2022
The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2022 Decision time: why sport is struggling to deal with transgender row Sporting bodies now have no choice but to address an issue which for years has been regarded as too dangerous to touch
Daily Mirror · Jun 18, 2022 Woman diagnosed with incurable condition after 'scrunching' her face at teacher Emily Bridges, 20, was concerned when she felt a "lack of control" on the bus to college which developed into involuntary tics and was eventually diagnosed with Tourette's syndrome
Liverpool Echo · Jun 18, 2022 Woman diagnosed with incurable condition after 'scrunching' face at teacher Emily Bridges said she's mocked and mimicked by people who don't see it as a "a real disability"
The Independent UK · Jun 16, 2022 UCI doubles qualifying period for transgender cyclists to compete Under new regulations the time frame has been increased from 12 months to 24 months.
Evening Standard · Jun 8, 2022 Emily Bridges says she got threats after Boris Johnson’s transgender sport comment Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges
Wales Online · Jun 8, 2022 Top Welsh cyclist Emily Bridges receives 'physical threats' after Boris Johnson's comment on trans sports Emily Bridges, who recently went public coming out as a transgender woman, came under immense fire following Boris Johnson's comments on trans women competing in female sporting events
Daily Mirror · Jun 8, 2022 Trans cyclist Emily Bridges reveals 'physical threats' after Boris Johnson comments Transgender cyclist Emily Bridges, who hit the headlines in March after it emerged she was set to compete in the National Omnium Championships only to be blocked, revealed the negative response to Boris Johnson's recent comments
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Boris Johnson comments led to violent threats against me, says trans cyclist Emily Bridges PM ‘doesn’t know anything’ about trans issues, says British athlete who suffered abuse
The Independent UK · Jun 8, 2022 Emily Bridges reveals Boris Johnson remarks resulted in wave of violent threats When asked about the transgender cyclist, the Prime Minister stated: “I don’t think biological males should be competing in female sporting events.”