The UCI updates and clarifies its regulations on transgender athlete participation
In line with the announcement it made on 4 November 2019, the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) approved its new regulations on the eligibility of transgender athletes to compete in events on the UCI International Calendar. The decision was made at the meeting of its Management Committee in Dübendorf (Switzerland) on 30 January. The new regulations, which will come into effect on 1 March 2020, are designed to encourage transgender athletes to compete in the category corresponding to their new gender, while guaranteeing a level playing field for all athletes in the competitions in question.
What are the eligibility criteria?
Up until then, the eligibility criteria for competing in the corresponding gender-identity category were those agreed on at a consensus meeting organised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in 2015. The provision of new scientific knowledge led to those eligibility criteria being reviewed – in particular for male-to-female athletes – at a working meeting held in Lausanne on 19 October 2019, and which was attended by the UCI, other International Federations, experts and representatives of transgender and cisgender athletes. As part of the new consensus, it is agreed that if a Federation decides to use testosterone as an indicator, the transgender athlete will only be eligible to compete in the Women category if their serum testosterone level is below 5 nmol/L.
HE BLITZ *NO TOUCH* DOMINIK NEKOLNY - SIGNATURE SERIES 2020 ARRIVED!
Get the World champ's frame! If somebody in the last years deserves a signature frame than it´s Dominik Nekolny! Dom loved this frame since the first days he is riding for AUTUM and returned back to it in the last years. All his hard contest combos and crazy technical runs gave us the motivation to re-launch it again. It´s a NO TOUCH!
SPECS:
Weight: 4.4lbs / 2000gr
Specs: 18.7’’ toptube
12.4’’ slammed Chainstays
ABYSS GUARD SPROCKET HIGHLIGHT. With over 12 months of testing and abuse we are psyched to finally release the Abyss Guard Sprocket. This sprocket is perfect for the modern street rider needing that extra chain and sprocket protection.
Tempered Abyss Bash Guard Sprocket
- Full CNC bash guard sprocket
- 25T option (28t coming soon)
- 12mm thick
- 6061-T6 aluminum
The world's largest multi-disciplinary action sports series is back, with an international line up of stops. Here are the first dates you can add to the calendar, stay tuned for more announcements. True to the spirit of FISE all our events remain free to attend and everyone is welcome.
STOP 1 – HIROSHIMA, JAPAN
Hiroshima will once again kick off the tour in style!
After two editions in the Japanese city of peace, this year we move to a brand new location, Chuo Park (Central Park). The event’s central location in down town and the locals passion for action sports, gives this stop it’s unique atmosphere and makes it the perfect place to begin the series.
When: 3rd – 5th April
Where: Chuo Park, Hiroshima, Japan
Sports:
- FIG Parkour World Championships
- UCI BMX Freestyle Park World Cup
- UCI BMX Flatland World Cup
- World Skate Roller Freestyle World Cup
The whole Backyard team is thrilled to be able to host the second UCI BMX Park C1 contest in Germany! With the „Live Your Backyard Dreams“ contest we can offer international riders the chance to compete for UCI points in our great park. This is an Elite Pro (women and men) event only, so please bring your license.
Schedule (tbc)
Friday 20.03.2020: 15:00 – 22:00 Registration & Open Practice
Saturday 21.03.2020:
08:00 - 13:00 Registration & Open Practice
13:00 - 14:00 Training Elite Pro Women
14:00 - 14:30 Warm Up Elite Pro Women
14:30 - 15:30 Qualification Elite Pro Women
15:30 - 16:30 Training Elite Pro Men
16:30 - 17:00 Warm Up Elite Pro Men
17:00 - 19:00 Qualification Elite Pro Men
Mirra Jam 2020 & UK BMX Vert Series Round 1. It’s that time of year to dust off the steed and get yourself down to the annual Mirra Jam at Skaterham skatepark, CR3 5XL. Sunday 9th Feb 2020 from 1pm – 5pm. Come ride and remember Dave. Then beers in the pub afterwards! Once again the Mirra Jam will also be the first round of the 2020 UK BMX Vert Series. The skatepark will be open for anyone not wanting to compete. £10 on the door... The jam will be a fundraiser for two charities: CALM - the mens mental health support line and Skaterham itself.
Spread the word, bring a mate, especially if you’re feeling low or have ever been affected by the UK’s biggest killer of men under 40. Last year was completely nuts. Lets do the same. Do it for Dave! This year is JUST JAMS. All about supporting each other and getting on the big ramp. No need for 44 second runs, no judging sheets, just fun, radness and prizes if you push your envelope! We will have under 13,
Monster Energy’s Pat Casey Takes Third Place at First Stop of the 2020 Toyota BMX Triple Challenge
Monster Energy congratulates team rider Pat Casey on his strong third-place finish at the first stop of the 2020 Toyota BMX Triple Challenge contested in Anaheim, California, this weekend. Also kicking off the new season with a trophy, Casey’s teammate Andy Buckworth claimed the win in the highly competitive Best Trick event at Anaheim Angel Stadium. Now in its fourth year, the Toyota BMX Triple Challenge is a three-stop competition series that takes place during select Monster Energy Supercross events. Dedicated to showcasing the progression in freestyle BMX, the series attracts the best riders in the world as well as up-and-comers who are looking to make a name for themselves. Following the season kick-off in Anaheim, the 2020 edition of the Toyota BMX Triple Challenge will
READY TO HIT THE BOOST BUTTON? When you're going mac ten at a take off you want to know you're in safe hands, the boost is coming and you want to go all out! Jump on board a Knightsbirdge and sail your way through the session without any second guess.
The ultimate boost weapon went back to the workshop and partook in some surgery! Now coming with more rounded top tube sizes from the 21.1, 21.4 and 21.6! This blasting beast is well equipped! With welded lugs, lowered chain stays for extra brake clearance and a newly embossed head tube badge. The graphics took on a simplified approach and we think this really sets the Knightsbridge v2 off!
Available in Blue Groove, Flat Brown and Gloss Black.
Specs
4130 Seamless Sanko Japanese Tubing
Butted and tapered tubing throughout
Getting kids on bikes for the holidays, SE donates to Philadelphia organizations
At SE Bikes, #letsgetkidsonbikes means more than Instagram hits. It’s a movement we truly believe in. We want the next generation of bike riders to fall in love with the sport as we have, for exercise, fun and friendship. Not all kids have the opportunity, though. Which is why this holiday season SE donated hundreds of bikes to six organizations in Philadelphia, all with the goal of … well, getting kids on bikes!
“We wanted to partner with our community and give back to organizations that are working hard to improve the lives or our kids in our cities,” said Frank Zimmer, president of BikeCo, the American distributor of SE Bikes.
New to 2020, the TLC Vintage BMX sprocket featuring a 5 spoke design which is built to last and looks awesome! Machined from 7075-T6 aluminium and styled on a Porsche 911 Fuchs wheel for that vintage feel! Available in black with a machined face, gold and our very popular rainbow finish! Thickness: 8mm.
Weight: 91 grams
All TLC products have a 12 month warranty against manufacturing and material defects.
After doing a BMX 'zine for ten years (1987 - 1996) FATBMX made it on the internet. The year was 1998. Here to stay.