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Cycling’s governing body sets stricter rules for transgender athletes

16-Jun-2022 21:41:32 | The Guardian

• The UCI doubles low-testosterone transitions to two years
• Maximum level of testosterone is also lowered

Transgender cyclists face tougher eligibility rules after the sport’s governing body doubled the period of time before a rider transitioning from male to female can compete.

Riders were previously required to have testosterone levels below five nanomoles per litre (nmol/L) for a 12-month period prior to competition. Under new regulations, which will be introduced by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) from 1 July, the permitted level will be 2.5 nmol/L for a 24-month period.