The USA Cycling Transgender Athlete Participation Policy (the “Policy”) Elite Athlete Fairness Evaluation Application is available for athletes who have transitioned, or are transitioning, from a male sex assignment at birth to a female sex assignment and:
- Have achieved “Group A” status as defined in the Policy;
- Desire to compete in a championships race at a National Championship in the female competition category; apart from Elite, U23, or Junior 17-18; and/or
- Eligible to set a National Record recognized by USA Cycling, in a competition category which is different than the Athlete’s sex assigned at birth, apart from Elite, U23, or Junior 17-18.
This Application must be submitted at least ninety (90) days before the start of the first event where the athlete would be considered a Group A Athlete, or the first championship race at a National Championship, in which the athlete seeks to compete in the female competition category. Group A Athletes who have transitioned, or are transitioning, from a male sex assignment at birth to a Female sex assignment are ineligible to participate, unless or until an Elite Athlete Fairness Evaluation Application is granted by the Elite Athlete Fairness Panel.
[Note: For the Request involving an athlete under the age of 18, this request form must be completed by the athlete’s parent/legal guardian.]
For any questions or concerns while completing this form, please contact the Technical Director (