Drafting behind LGB: Transgender athletes in the sport of cycling

Hardwicke, J., Roberts, C., Anderson, E. and Magrath, R. (2024) Drafting behind LGB: Transgender athletes in the sport of cycling. International Review for the Sociology of Sport. 59(1), pp. 58-81. 1012-6902.

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Abstract:

Using data from an online survey of 211 heterosexual and 148 sexual and gender minority identifying cyclists, this article examines the attitudes of both sexual and gender majorities toward sexual and gender minorities as well as the experiences of sexual and gender minorities in relation to each other, within the sport of cycling. Results show a culture of acceptance for LGB athletes with heightened antipathy toward transgender cyclists. However, this variance is not as large as might be expected given the media attention on transgender athletes in cycling, and sport more broadly. It therefore appears that the transgender social movement is drafting closely behind LGB inclusion within this sport.

Uncontrolled Keywords:

sexualities, gender, cycling, homohysteria, inclusion

Creators:

Hardwicke, J., Roberts, C., Anderson, E. and Magrath, R.

Faculties, Divisions and Institutes:

?? ASSCI ??
Research Centres > Centre for Physical Activity and Life Sciences

Date:

1 February 2024

Date Type:

Publication

Page Range:

pp. 58-81

Journal or Publication Title:

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

Volume:

Number:

Number of Pages:

4875206

Language:

English

ISSN:

1012-6902

Status:

Published / Disseminated

Refereed:

Yes