Transgender cyclist Austin Killips is lashing out at what he is calling a “cabal of right-wingers” in the wake of a new ruling by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) that trans athletes who transitioned after male puberty cannot compete in the women’s category.
Its new rule is far more strict and will prevent trans athletes, including Killips, from competing as women.
In the wake of the ruling, Killips railed about the new policy.
“I am devastated by the UCI’s decision to renege on the policy and framework they previously set out for inclusion,” Killips said, according to Fox News. “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…
