Cycling’s governing body bars transgender females from women’s international events
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UCI bars transgender women from competing in female category
The governing body of cycling (UCI) banned transgender women who have undergone male puberty from competing in the female category of competitive events on Friday, while renaming the men's category Men/Open.
Transgender cyclist wins women’s race to prove point, rips other trans athletes as 'selfish'
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Mark Cavendish out for 'a number of weeks' after having collarbone surgery following Tour de France crash
Mark Cavendish has had surgery on his collarbone that forced him to abandon this year's Tour de France. The British sprinter crashed on Stage 8 of the Tour after breaking his collarbone that ended his chances of a 35th Tour victory. He remains tied with Belgian great Eddy Merckx on 34 wins.
‘It’s always great to pull on a GB jersey’ – Tom Pidcock selected for UCI Cycling World Championships squad
Tom Pidcock has been selected by Team GB to compete in the mountain bike cross-country and downhill events at this year’s UCI Cycling World Championships in Scotland. The 23-year-old is currently competing at the Tour de France with Ineos Grenadiers, but will switch to a mountain bike for the championships, which take place in Glasgow and across Scotland between August 3 and 13.
Mark Cavendish in squad list for UCI World Championships despite Tour de France injury, Geraint Thomas also included
Mark Cavendish has been named in the squad list for the UCI World Championships despite his Tour de France withdrawal. Geraint Thomas has been selected to lead Great Britain's men's road team at next month's Championships in Scotland. Ad On the women's long list, former world champion Lizzie Diegnan has returned to competition after welcoming her second child, alongside national champion Pfeiffer Georgi.
Cavendish named in Britain's squad for worlds despite crash
LONDON : Mark Cavendish was named in Britain's road squad long list for the UCI World Championships on Monday although his chances of racing look slim after he crashed out of the Tour de France at the weekend.
Rotterdam to host 2024 Tour de France Femmes depart
The 2024 Tour de France Femmes will start in Rotterdam, with the Netherlands hosting the opening three stages of the race, cycling's governing body the UCI and organisers said on Monday.