British Cycling Bans Biological Men From Female Events

New policy announced after nine-month review which included medical and legal advice

The peloton silhouetted by the sun during the Gent-Wevelgem Cycle Race in Gent, Belgium, on March 30, 2014. Dean Mouhtaropoulos - Velo/Getty Images

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.