Chomper Higgot

This issue has been dealt with by British Cycling, it will be dealt with by other sports governing bodies. There’s been a societal change, sports governing bodies are catching up with that change. British Cycling is leading the way, well done British Cycling for responding in a considered and informed manner.

Here’s a clue to the topic of discussion: “British Cycling to ban transgender women from competing in elite female category” I found that posted somewhere near the top of the thread.

The ‘transgender lobby’ is clearly no more powerful than the minute number of transgender people. There’s a lot of demonization around transgender issues, almost entirely from the rightwing press, rightwing pundits, rightwing politicians, various religious groups all directed at transgender people. I’m sure you do imagine a lot of things, but it doesn’t make it so. I don’t see anyone on this forum complaining about this ruling by British Cycling despite many members, including myself, having a history of expressing support for transgender people being allowed to live their lives just like the rest of us. Well done British Cycling for undertaking a consultation, gathering facts and opinions and coming to a considered resolution.

Perhaps the sports governing body for weightlifting in Canada could follow British Cycling’s example. Put the matter under review and come to a considered ruling.

I can’t see anything wrong with that. I’m all for sport being open to everyone.

The majority of bicycle races in the UK are open category time trials. Beryl Burton cis-female, was a frequent open category winner and held open category national records. British Cycling has always been welcoming to all who wish to cycle. It’s good to see British Cycling make considered rules to keep the sport in pace with changes insider society’s.

They weren’t bowing to public pressure, British Cycling has been investigating and reviewing this matter well before the right wing culture warriors picked it up.

Those church preachers, they so often have their own special way with kids. What could possibly go wrong.

Who knew. But did you read the OP? British Cycling have just banded Transgender (male to female) from competing in women’s events in the UK. Not much relevance to Doi Suthep. But good news to see the UK’s governing body making a considered ruling to address a societal change.

If you believe athletes go thorough gender transition to win medals, I doubt anything I have to say on the matter will change your mind.

O-Lordy there are tapes. A juggernaut of Justice is about to hit Trump square on. Brace yourselves, the brown stuff is going to fly.

Nonsense. But if it gives you hope of winning a medal who am I to shot down your dream.

Less than half a dozen, and only one currently competing elite transgender cyclist. There is of course Pippa York, who was disgracefully hounded by the Daily Mail. Pippa no longer competes, but received a standing ovation from a packed crowd at the National Cycling Center when she attended as a spectator at the Olympic Games. Pippa remains hugely respected and admired within the cycling community. I recommend Matt Stevens - The Cafe Ride Episode 12 - Pippa York. Well done British Cycling for responding after consultation and considered review.

So for the record. Will you accept the jury’s verdict which ever way it goes. I will, will you?

Who told you Trump ‘can’t be got’? Bannon is facing Justice for his crimes, Trump is facing Justice for his crimes. The only difference is Trump has a lot more ‘Justice’ ahead of him.

It’s another one of those Republican accusation confession things.

As I’ve said all along, it is for the sports governing boddies to address this. A handful of elite transgender cyclists will now need to have their own category. No big deal, as a life long competitive cyclist I’ve always ridden in categorized events. I also have no doubt mixed category events will continue as they have since the 1930s. British Cycling is responding correctly to a societal change, following consultation and review, not knee jerk reactions.

Excellent response from Sheryl, especially the point on bringing a treatment summery from tryout Thailand doctor with you. One point to add, carry your meds in your carryon luggage and if you can a week’s supply actually on your person. If your meds go missing during your journey you might face difficulty getting a prompt replacement.

And the people who don’t drive are predominantly those on low incomes, people with disabilities and the old.

How does that impact the lives of people living in the UK?

I didn’t say it must happen. Inflation is higher than expectations, there is UK Guilt interest rates are up, there is pressure to increase base interest rates. All widely reported in the news, refer links I provided above.

2023 is turning out to be a vintage year for Justice. And there’s more to come.

Overt interference in Justice. Any person indicted will have the possibility of a De Santis pardon in mind when faced with their options to cooperate and give testimony.

Indeed revision is likely. The IMF are very likely to revise their latest forecasts downwards in the light of disappointing news of ‘sticky inflation’, UK guilt prices, increasing interest rates with pressure on higher interest rates increasing: https://www.ft.com/content/abc452d4-a06c-4140-888a-cd1454c311c5 https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/uk-inflation-rate-falls-87-april-ons-2023-05-24/

Here’s an overview of inflation on foods, goods and services: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2023/may/24/uk-inflation-which-goods-and-services-have-risen-most-in-price