What Happened to Women's Cycling?

How the sport was colonized by mediocre, narcissistic men

A man named Tiffany Thomas celebrates his theft of first place

On March 13, 2023, in a brief filed with the U.S. Supreme Court, Hannah Arensman announced the end of her cycling career, writing:

At my last race at the recent UCI Cyclocross National Championships in the elite women’s category in December 2022, I came in 4th place, flanked on either side by male riders awarded 3rd and 5th places. My sister and family sobbed as they watched a man finish in front of me, having witnessed several physical interactions with him throughout the race.

Additionally, it is difficult for me to think about the very real possibility I was overlooked for an international selection on the US team at Cyclocross Worlds in February 2023 because of a male competitor.

Moving forward, I feel for young girls learning to compete and who are growing up in a day when they no longer have a fair chance at being the new record holders and champions in cycling because men want to compete in our division. I have felt dee…