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Pippa York
Former professional cyclist who won the Tour de France King of the Mountains and later transitioned, author of The Escape (with David Walsh) discussing living with gender dysphoria and her cycling career.
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Dec 12, 2025
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Pippa York: "I want the world to leave trans people alone" - The Sports Agents
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Pippa York, a former professional cyclist and the first transgender woman to compete in the Tour de France, shares her incredible journey from Robert Millar to Pippa. She discusses the emotional challenges of her transition, the mental pressure of racing with gender dysphoria, and the coping mechanisms she developed. Pippa critiques the current debates around trans women in sports, emphasizing the need for acceptance and understanding rather than political turmoil. Her powerful wish is simple: to leave trans people alone and stop debating their existence.
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