UCI 'reopens consultation' around transgender athlete policy

The governing body says it will reach a decision this August

The women's peloton at the World Championships
(Image credit: Getty Images)

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), cycling's governing body, has decided to reopen consultation surrounding the participation of transgender athletes in its cycling events. 

The decision was taken at the body’s Management Committee meeting in Cagliari, Italy this week, and will involve discussions with athletes and national federations.

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Tom Davidson
Senior News Writer

Tom joined Cycling Weekly as a news and features writer in the summer of 2022, having previously contributed as a freelancer. He is the host of The TT Podcast, which covers both the men's and women's pelotons and has featured a number of prominent British riders. 


An enthusiastic cyclist himself, Tom likes it most when the road goes uphill and actively seeks out double-figure gradients on his rides. 


He's also fluent in French and Spanish and holds a master's degree in International Journalism.