Austin Killips' win at the Belgian Waffle Ride in North Carolina, and the following outcry, sparked changes to the organization's category policy on Friday.
A prominent cycling event announced changes to its category policy on Friday weeks after transgender competitorThe Belgian Waffle Ride saw Killips win in Hendersonville, North Carolina, back in June. After criticism online, organizers said the new policy – which includes an open category – will take effect on Aug. 1. The next Belgian Waffle Ride will take place in Cedar City, Utah, on Aug. 26.
Austin Killips pictured on the podium after the women's elite race of the"Kasteelcross" cyclocross in January 2023. "Monuments of Cycling and the Belgian Waffle Ride events are committed to ensuring that all participants have equal access and opportunities to participate in our cycling events in a fair manner while preserving the integrity of the sport and respecting international regulations," a news release read."The organization does so with the full intent to foster positive, world-class experiences that promote personal growth and healthy competition.
"We will award equal amounts of prize money for each of these three categories. Typically, the top three of each category will be awarded prize money. Some races, the top five may be awarded prize money."and Flavia. Killips beat out Onweller by about four minutes and Oliveira by seven minutes. Austin Killips, right, of nice bikes and Heidi Franz of DNA Pro Cycling are called up to the start line before the start of USA Cycling's Pro Road National Championship in Knoxville, Tennessee, Sunday, June 25, 2023.
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