British Cycling Bans Biological Men From Female Events

British Cycling Bans Biological Men From Female Events
The peloton silhouetted by the sun during the Gent-Wevelgem Cycle Race in Gent, Belgium, on March 30, 2014. Dean Mouhtaropoulos - Velo/Getty Images
Patricia Devlin
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Biological men will be permanently banned from taking part in all-female competitive events, British Cycling has announced.

The decision followed a nine-month consultation and a review of the latest science, a statement from the governing body said on Friday.

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