Barbeer66

The women’s results certainly gained my interest due to the smashing difference between 1st and 2nd. As it is a new name in the women’s list; curiosity reigned. I am up to speed now and I will throw my 2 cents worth in. Do what you want and feel with your body. Don’t care. However, when it comes to sporting activities and the changeover of genders - well a can of worms gets opened. It is physically obvious that when a man changes to being a woman - they definitely retain attributes that are inherently male (not talking about appendages). Hormone therapy alters certain aspects over time but that takes time. Women changing to men is different because they start out less physically strong and build from there. Questions for anyone who can clarify because I have some obvious ones. Firstly here is the link to Cycling NZ in relation to transgenders guidelines: https://www.cyclingnewzealand.nz/media/2610/2610.pdf 1. Has the 4 year notice period been provided to the governing body? 2. Have the testosterone levels been met as per the guidelines? As I only have the results and photos provided; I am yet to be convinced. If I was a fellow competitor I would be asking way more questions before I was satisfied and I would want proof of it. If all is confirmed as per the guidelines then compete away. Until then - I remain sceptical.