Transgender Cyclist Speaks Out After Being Banned From Women's Race
that bans her from competing in women's races."From now on, female transgender athletes who have transitioned after (male) puberty will be prohibited from participating in women's events on the UCI International Calendar – in all categories – in the various disciplines," the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) wrote in a press release on Friday. "The new rules will come into force on 17 July 2023.
They may change in the future as scientific knowledge evolves."Following the announcement from the UCI, which oversees international competitive cycling events, Kilips, 27, took to Instagram and wrote she was "devastated by the UCI's decision to renege on the policy and framework they previously set out for inclusion."Kilips added: "My journey in professional racing has allowed me to see the world, build lifelong friendships, and most importantly give my absolute all to something I find deeply fulfilling.
No one should be denied the opportunity to chase the same joy that I and others have found through racing."Newsweek reached out to the UCI via email on Monday for comment.In June, Killips won a Belgian Waffle Ride race in North Carolina, defeating Paige Onweller.
