Trans-identifying cyclist wins two Oregon women’s races by combined 48 minutes under OBRA rules A trans-identifying biological male cyclist, Chloë Spritz, won two Elite Women’s mountain bike races in Oregon by significant margins, raising questions about fairness in women’s sports. The Oregon Bicycle Racing Association (OBRA) rules permit participants to self-select their gender category, a policy that has drawn criticism for not considering biological sex or male puberty. This situation contrasts with USA Cycling and the UCI, which have implemented stricter policies regarding transgender participation in women’s categories.

• Chloë Spritz, a trans-identifying biological male, won two Elite Women’s mountain bike races in Oregon by margins of 36 minutes and 12 minutes.
• OBRA’s rules allow members to self-select their gender category, with no requirements for testosterone levels or consideration of male puberty.
• Female athletes objecting to racing against biological males face a difficult process to challenge another rider’s gender identity, with potential repercussions for harassment.
• National and international cycling governing bodies, USA Cycling and the UCI, have adopted policies restricting biological males who have undergone male puberty from competing in women’s events.
• The article argues that women’s categories exist due to physical differences between sexes and that current OBRA rules undermine the purpose of these categories.