Cycling gay

The polemic cartoon published by the E3 Saxo Classic has reopened the debate about homophobia in professional cycling. While numerous female cyclists have freely declared their sexual orientation, currently no male professional cyclist is openly gay or bisexual. In this article, we will present the experiences and views of different cycling protagonists on homophobia in the men’s peloton.

According to a recent study by the consultancy firm Ipsos in 30 countries around the planet, 8% of men aged 16 to 74 distinguish themselves as homosexual, double attraction or pansexual. Among Generation Z, those born since 1997, the percentage is 14%. Statistically, each WorldTeam would have about 3 non-heterosexual cyclists. However, among the 910 cyclists registered in WorldTeams and ProTeams in 2024, there are exactly 0 cyclists who publicly declare themselves to be gay or bisexual.

Last year, I posted a tweet asking for people experiences to prepare this article. Former cyclist Nick Mckey (1999, USA) wanted to share his life as a pro rider in 2018 in the United States.

I raced at a Conti level in the US and received as much vitriol from some of my teammates as I did the big pick up trucks on

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Jimmy The Hand wrote:
If you are going to quote me please don't put your emphasis on my words without acknowledging the fact you have done so.

I actually said HAD to lay up with not have to put up with

Actually you said 'we have had to insert up with' - there's a difference. If I wish to highlight (not emphasise) a group of words in a quote then I will do so.
workhard wrote:C'mon Mr Hippo. Once someone's said it/done it, and you've been offended, you have already had to put up with it. Sure you can respond AFTER the fact but it is too late then, you've already been excluded, and your brain and voice are not much use.

I accept no one has the right to be protected from offence or hurt, and some of the PC brigade appear to forget that from hour to time, but insulting and excluding people (aka bullying) purely on the grounds of sexual orientation/preference is pathetic.

If anyone offends me - I tell them then I move on; it's as simple as that! You use 'excluded' but excluded from what? I think that asking for a sub forum based on sexual orientation is equally pathetic.
Can someone, please, clarify to me how being same-sex attracted affects a person's cycling ability? Does it
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