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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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Crcohetmonster · 13/04/2022 20:57

Well, maybe iW would be satisfied with throwing indiaself under an iron horse, for a modern twist on the suffragette?

Empressofthemundane · 13/04/2022 20:54

This is making me think. FairPlay to women could start collecting donations more earnestly to support sports, lobbying etc. The other side is very well funded. Women have just been giving their time and intellect to the cause. Maybe targeted money would make the difference.

MarieIVanArkleStinks · 13/04/2022 20:49

Hooray!

twitter.com/fairplaywomen/status/1514272209715531778

EmbarrassingHadrosaurus · 13/04/2022 20:49

@Scorchedterf

I’m loving this thread, can’t wait for the sponsorship on the shirts. And agree if trans activists turn up and start their protests all the better
What's the date? After all IW wanted to throw IWself under a horse to demonstrate Suffragette credentials (IW: better at womaning, better at being a Suffragette) so who knows? (I'm setting aside that IW may have conflated the Grand National and the Epsom Derby as was.)
LauriePartridge4Eva · 13/04/2022 20:46

I'm so happy this has not gone Stanton's way...I bet he was practically salivating at the thought of all the mad little TRAs cheering on his misogyny. UP YOURS STANTON!

MarieIVanArkleStinks · 13/04/2022 20:44

This is why I love this board and have huge respect for the women posting on it. Grassroots is where change is slowly but surely effected. I'm sure there are plenty of women like me who risk being fired, doxxed or possibly threatened if we speak openly against this relentless assault on our rights. I badly want to be doing SOMEthing, even if it's merely writing to my MP and donating to crowdfunders for those who take on, on any level, on this well-funded, well-organized, extremely aggressive lobby.

I'll willingly donate.

FWIW the publicity this has garnered might end up being very useful if it shines a spotlight on the conditions placed upon sporting sponsorship. This was an odious, not to mention devious, dick move (had to be the dick, didn't it)?

Women are not for sale.

Scorchedterf · 13/04/2022 20:38

I’m loving this thread, can’t wait for the sponsorship on the shirts. And agree if trans activists turn up and start their protests all the better

Datun · 13/04/2022 20:23

What would Maya's (frankly odd) colleagues in CGD make of that imagery?

They'd probably think it was highly demonic - bruhhahaha

dianebrewster · 13/04/2022 20:06

@Datun

Please, please, please tell me that fair play for women will have a massive red hand logo, and their words 'hands off our rights' emblazoned across every bit of their sponsorship.

The optics would be phenomenal.

oh yes - THIS! Please Nic 😂
Artichokeleaves · 13/04/2022 20:00

@IcakethereforeIam

I'm just worried now it'll be targeted by protestors, but brilliant work by FPFW, etc. Perhaps Mr Stanton will donate his spare cash to a dyslexia charity?
If it is targeted, the optics of that won't half be helpful too.
EmbarrassingHadrosaurus · 13/04/2022 19:10

@Datun

Please, please, please tell me that fair play for women will have a massive red hand logo, and their words 'hands off our rights' emblazoned across every bit of their sponsorship.

The optics would be phenomenal.

What would Maya's (frankly odd) colleagues in CGD make of that imagery?
Whatiswrongwithmyknee · 13/04/2022 19:06

Isn't they confused? Trans people are not excluded. They're just expected to race in the category designated for their sex class?

IcakethereforeIam · 13/04/2022 19:06

I'm just worried now it'll be targeted by protestors, but brilliant work by FPFW, etc. Perhaps Mr Stanton will donate his spare cash to a dyslexia charity?

Cagedbirdsinging · 13/04/2022 19:03

I came here for the feminism but stayed for the cycling . I will happily chip in when needed .

BenCooperisaGod · 13/04/2022 18:49

Woo hoo for FPFW and Sex matters. Now, brand the fuck out of that event.

Pennox · 13/04/2022 18:46

Good. They don't need people like that involved. They'll easily find 15k, I'd happily donate.

SamphirethePogoingStickerist · 13/04/2022 18:43

@FemaleAndLearning

Has anyone looked into how the national Lottery dishes out its money to sport?
Me, many moons ago. I apply for a womans refuge every year or so too.

The Lottery gives money via a selection of organisations, who then distribute it from elite to grassroots - smaller orgnaisations can apply via Funding for All

www.uksport.gov.uk/about-us/partners/the-national-lottery

You can usually see evertything that has been funded here

www.tnlcommunityfund.org.uk/funding/grants?programme=New%20Opportunities%20for%20PE%20and%20Sport&page=12&locale=en

Datun · 13/04/2022 18:42

Please, please, please tell me that fair play for women will have a massive red hand logo, and their words 'hands off our rights' emblazoned across every bit of their sponsorship.

The optics would be phenomenal.

SamphirethePogoingStickerist · 13/04/2022 18:36

He seeems to be an individual who back in 2016 was a fervent advocate and supporter of the development of women’s racing,

cicleclassic.co.uk/womens-cicle-classic/

Unique in so many ways within the British cycling calendar, the event is sponsored by an individual, Peter Stanton, a long time supporter of Women’s racing within the UK.

www.stamfordmercury.co.uk/sport/cycling-women-s-cicle-classic-set-to-be-uk-s-toughest-race-1-7467554/

FemaleAndLearning · 13/04/2022 18:35

Has anyone looked into how the national Lottery dishes out its money to sport?

Madamecastafiore · 13/04/2022 18:27

What company is it this odious little man heads up, just so we can boycott that too.

Up for giving a few quid too.

334bu · 13/04/2022 18:26

I see Guardian misgendered Mr Stanton, they is a they/them

DialSquare · 13/04/2022 18:26

Does this Mail link work?

Sponsor WITHDRAWS funding after trans riders decision
mol.im/a/10715233

SamphirethePogoingStickerist · 13/04/2022 18:21

@MogtheMerciless

I’d contribute. Sponsored by the vipers of Mumsnet FWR.
Hell yes!
EmbarrassingHadrosaurus · 13/04/2022 18:20

@gailforce1

Now being featured in the DM online - sorry cannot link. The comments are certainly not going Peter Stanton's way with the majority saying that they will boycott his company. Others saying that they would like to contribute to a fundraiser to make up for the £15k he has withdrawn.
Can't find the story you mean, can you remember the title?

There is this from Sean Ingle in the Guardian.

www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/apr/13/campaign-groups-to-save-womens-cycling-classic-hit-by-trans-rights-row

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