Masters of Sex
2013
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Apr 5, 2022 · Emily Bridges, who was set to race against British Olympic stars such as Laura Kenny in the event, said she found out through British Cycling on Wednesday that the UCI had ruled she was...
May 26, 2022 · Emily Bridges is a 21-year-old cyclist who came out as transgender in 2020 and competed in men's events until lowering her testosterone levels. She was stopped from racing in women's events by the UCI, sparking a debate over transgender inclusion and fairness in sport.
Aug 22, 2023 · Cyclist Emily Bridges has been competitively racing since she was 10 years old, but now, due to new policies introduced by British Cycling, she’s been banned from competing in the women’s category.
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- Growing Up, and Growing Aware
- Success on The Track, But Feeling Trapped
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I got better at my cycling over the next year, getting a few podiums, and I took my first big win in August 2013. The feeling of victory was thrilling - it put racing into a whole new light, and I was addicted and wanted more. Being on my bike gave me so much joy anyway and racing was even better, with winning being the cherry on top. I've always l...
Things started getting better with a short break after my A-Level exams. I won my first national title in August 2019, which was an incredible, unforgettable experience. We then went off to the World Junior Championships in Germany, where I was gutted to miss out on a bronze by just two-tenths of a second. I'd been experiencing some ankle pain, and...
I finally got back to good fitness by the end of February, where I had a productive training camp and felt like I was back to normal. We did our first race and a few days later we came back to the UK, as it became increasingly clear that the COVID situation was escalating rapidly. We were told we'd be leaving our shared houses and going back to our...
In my view, cycling still has a long way to go to represent all types of diversity. I would say that, in Europe, it's 30 years behind the wider community when it comes to equality and inclusivity. There's no out gay or bi male pro cyclist in the world tour peloton. The women's pro peloton is better in terms of LGBT+ representation, but it's woefull...
Emily Bridges is a 19-year-old trans athlete who competes in cycling for Great Britain. She shares her story of how she came to terms with her gender identity, overcame challenges and setbacks, and decided to come out publicly on Coming Out Day.
Mar 29, 2022 · Transgender athlete Emily Bridges may compete against Laura Kenny at Saturday's National Omnium Championships in her first women's event.
Mar 31, 2022 · Emily Bridges, who began hormone therapy last year, was not eligible to compete in the National Omnium Championships under UCI guidelines. The decision sparked controversy and calls for fairness and inclusion in elite sports.
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Feb 21, 2024 · Emily Bridges, who came out as a transgender woman in 2020, says she is prepared to take British Cycling to court over its policy that bars transgender athletes from competing as women. She condemns the policy as a violation of her human rights and a ban from elite cycling.
