No winners: transgender athletes in cycling

Author

Max Pratt, Rhode Island School of DesignFollow

Date of Award

Spring 6-1-2021

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Industrial Design

Department

Industrial Design

First Advisor

Soojung Ham

Second Advisor

Ayako Takase

Third Advisor

Isaac Sederbaum

Abstract

Up until very recently, and in many ways still today, the world of cycling has been reserved for those with privilege. Professional racing has found itself in hot water, carrying gender discrimination, transphobia, and elitism throughout its avenues. Those in power are under constant pressure from all sides to make decisions that influence our entire industry.

This work explores the struggles of transgender and gender nonconforming cyclists in the context of competitive racing. Through documentary and design, we aim to bring these conversations to the forefront of the sport, and visualize what the future of cycling may look like for all of us.

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Recommended Citation

Pratt, Max, "No winners: transgender athletes in cycling" (2021). Masters Theses. 752.
https://digitalcommons.risd.edu/masterstheses/752

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