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Women's cycling - major sponsor pulls out as policies are not 'trans inclusive'

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Xoxoxoxoxoxox · 13/04/2022 08:26

Helen joice has just put this up on twitter.
A new major sponsor is being sought to ensure that the 6th Women’s CiCLE Classic and 8th Junior Men’s edition of the race can go ahead as planned, following the decision of longstanding sponsor Pete Stanton to withdraw his sponsorship of the races...due to the decision to not include trans atheletes.

A man tries to use his money to force women to accept transwomen in women's races.

I hadn't thought about the trans activism behind sponsorships deals that fund women's sport that must go on behind the scenes but here is an example laid bare. The men's races are not under threat just the women's races of course.

www.velouk.net/2022/04/12/news-sponsors-needed-for-womens-junior-cicle-classic/.

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ControversialOpening · 13/04/2022 12:18

Stanton's twitter is a sight to see :)

I'm really happy to see so many women saying they will contribute to keep this going. As SweatyChamoisPad (great name!) said earlier the difference in funding between women's and men's races is shocking.

... however, this is at least in part because so much more interest is shown in men's cycling. Men (predictably) prefer men's races, and not many women are interested in the women's.
The best way to get P-R and other women's races to an equal level with the men's is to watch it, and encourage other women and men to watch it. If women show no interest in women's sport - and are not prepared to show this financially - it will never be equal.

Of course as women's sport becomes more financially attractive we will see more men suddenly realise they are trans to earn a few quid and some tainted glory, but that's another issue.

Apollo441 · 13/04/2022 12:06

He's getting a pasting on twitter.

twitter.com/PeteJStanton/status/1512465417578729475

Ereshkigalangcleg · 13/04/2022 11:59

I think it shows just how captured it is, if they had any integrity they would have turned it down.

EmbarrassingHadrosaurus · 13/04/2022 11:57

@Ereshkigalangcleg

It reminds me of the Women's Equality Party, similarly being held to ransom by a donor.

I will never reconcile myself to the relatively tiny sums involved to sell out WEP.

ScholesPanda · 13/04/2022 11:57

I think this guy is wrong in his opinions and would happily donate to a crowdfunder. Hope a link to one is posted here.
Don't think it's blackmail though sorry, it's his money and he can spend it on what he likes. As a PP says 'he who pays the Piper, calls the tune.' This guy was always a single point of failure, could have stopped paying for any number of reasons.
It's crazy to me that the only reason the women's races were being run was because a man was fronting the money for them every year. Until we start putting the money and support into women's sport more generally, it will always be controlled by those that do put in, and we'll keep seeing things like this happen.
Sorry, just my view.

Rubidium · 13/04/2022 11:31

@SweatyChamoisPad

Thanks so much for posting the film *@Rubidium* - it's fantastic! P-R is my favourite race and I loved watching Lizzie winning last year.

For those of you who want to watch some more female cyclists being awesome this year's Paris-Roubaix Femme is this Saturday and the men's on Sunday. Both incredible races. The best way to watch global women's cycling is on a GCN subscription at £40 a year, and I think they do monthly too. Give them some support!

It’s a great little film isn’t it? No Lizzie to defend her title at this year’s P-R, although for a good reason 👶

plominoagain · 13/04/2022 11:30

I’d happily add in too .

‘By vipers , for vipers ‘…

SpinMeRightRoundBabyRightRound · 13/04/2022 11:29

I would absolutely donate to that crowdfunder!

peonyred · 13/04/2022 11:28

Can someone who is on Twitter let them know they've got a load of donations just looking for them to set up a crowdfunder for this.

DialSquare · 13/04/2022 11:25

I'd donate too. He can stick his sponsorship.

RhubarbCrumbled · 13/04/2022 11:22

I'll be happy to go out and dig. Please make sure there's a new gardening thread whoever hears first!

Plasmodesmata · 13/04/2022 11:20

Cycling board is here:

www.mumsnet.com/Talk/cycling

it's not easy to find otherwise.

Plasmodesmata · 13/04/2022 11:18

Thanks for the reminder that it's Paris Roubaix this weekend.
For those interested in cycling, Mumsnet has a cycling board, they usually run threads for the gentleman's Tour de France and other big races, will definitely have one for the women's tour which is being run for the first time (in ages) this year.

TheBurmundseyIndustrialEstate · 13/04/2022 11:07

It is blackmail I agree and I’m sure that funding can be crowdfunded by women

I hope it backfires on him.

Eddielizzard · 13/04/2022 10:56

If also be happy to contribute to a crowdfunding sponsorship

Sexnotgender · 13/04/2022 10:52

What an arsehole.

I’ll happily contribute to a crowdfunder.

How dare he blackmail women.

SweatyChamoisPad · 13/04/2022 10:49

Thanks so much for posting the film @Rubidium - it's fantastic! P-R is my favourite race and I loved watching Lizzie winning last year.

rookiemere · 13/04/2022 10:47

I'd donate to a crowdfunder and I have literally zero interest in womens cycling but I would like to send a message about what womens sport should mean

Battytwatty · 13/04/2022 10:41

I would absolutely donate to this.

Signalbox · 13/04/2022 10:32

@Rodedooda

If FPFW organised sponsorship does that mean the event will be emblazoned with women's rights messages?

That’s what I was wondering. Cyclists with FPFW across their clothing. Would be perfect.

Apollo441 · 13/04/2022 10:31

If the event ends up emblazoned with Fair Play For Women messages that will be another own goal. Stuff their money. Happy to flush out the abusive sponsors.

PermanentTemporary · 13/04/2022 10:30

Maybe just green white and violet colours with no messaging.

Rodedooda · 13/04/2022 10:26

If FPFW organised sponsorship does that mean the event will be emblazoned with women's rights messages?

PronounssheRa · 13/04/2022 10:23

Sponsored by vipers has a lovely ring to it.
I'm in.

PermanentTemporary · 13/04/2022 10:17

Sorry @trampitt but had to post...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=qBzEQlX1gCA

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