Emily Bridges' mum reacts as British Cycling bans transgender athletes

British Cycling has banned transgender and non-binary athletes from competing in elite level competitions after suspending its current policy.

The governing body released a statement confirming the immediate decision, citing the policy is “unfair on all female riders and poses a challenge to the integrity of racing.”

The suspension is pending a review, which will be carried out “in the coming weeks.”

British Cycling followed up with the promise to “work tirelessly” to keep hate and discrimination out of the sport.

“As an organisation we remain committed to ensuring that transgender and non-binary people are welcomed, supported and celebrated in the cycling community, and the inclusion of these groups within non-competitive activities remains unaffected by the suspension,” the statement continued.

British Cycling statement | Transgender and Non-Binary Participation Policy: https://t.co/MmWRyGh1sh pic.twitter.com/kzt30T56eq

Earlier this week, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he believes transgender women should not be eligible to compete in women’s sports.

Johnson had initially been speaking on the government’s approach to conversion therapy in England and Wales.

Conversion therapy is set to be banned in the UK, but only for gay and bisexual people, not transgender individuals.

The Prime Minister followed up with his views on transgender athletes competing in elite level sport.

“I don’t think biological males should be competing in female sporting events. Maybe that’s a controversial thing to say, but it just seems to me to be sensible.

“I also happen to think that women should have spaces — whether it’s in hospitals, prison or changing rooms — which are dedicated to women. That’s as far as my thinking has