Transgender athlete cycling competition controversy 2026
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Portland Thorns ejection dispute over XX-XY apparel
The group went to The Sports Bra, a Portland bar focused on women's sports, after leaving Providence Park.
Amy Sousa denied the allegation that the group distributed materials.
The notice given to the group cited a Code of Conduct violation and warned of additional penalties including a possible ban.
Women's cycling team manager speaks out after trans athlete competes against females
Nicola Cranmer said she has spent more than 20 years working in women's cycling and creating opportunities for female athletes.
USA Cycling's policy defines female as a person belonging, at conception, to the sex that produces the large reproductive cell.
Nicola Cranmer is the general manager of the UCI women's cycling team Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY28.
“Respecting individuals starts with respecting the female category. Every athlete deserves to be treated with dignity and respect, and women deserve a protected competitive category in which they can race fairly, safely and with confidence.”