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The whole trans sport discussion is incredibly difficult and opinion is very polarised for lots of people.
I know a little about Emily because my son raced with her at the British Cycling Youth Academy and I have watched her race for many years. Emily went on to be selected for the BC (male) Junior Academy and was a fiercely competitive in male races and almost certainly would have secured a pro contract at some point. I think her success before transitioning could be the reason why quite a few of her fellow female competitors threatened to pull out of a recent national champs if Emily was allowed to race (she wasn't in the end due to a testosterone ruling from memory)
It must be incredibly difficult for her because she just wants to race bikes. I have massive respect for how she has managed to train to the level she is now at again after what must be a hugely stressful process mentally (and probably physically). Training is hard enough if there is nothing going on in your life.