Rapha issued a statement to its customers on Friday, "sincerely condemning" Chloe Dygert's recent social media misconduct and calling her subsequent public apology "insufficient."

Dygert, who signed a four-year contract with Rapha-sponsored Canyon-SRAM, publicly apologized for her social media misconduct and expressed her commitment to diversity and equality. The apology was made on Instagram in early November.

Neither Ryder nor the team made specific mention of the social media conduct that was deemed inappropriate, but the incident, which included a transphobic tweet from U.S. President Donald Trump, which Dygert "liked" It appears to have been triggered by a post on Twitter that was made by.

"We are here today to clarify our position on the actions of new Canyon/SRAM Racing rider Chloe Dygert in June, when she endorsed racist and transphobic views on social media. Rapha condemns these actions. sincerely reprehensible, offensive, divisive, and unbecoming of cycling and society."

Daigert "liked" a tweet referring to President Trump's proposal to allow gender-segregated homeless shelters to reject transgender and stated: "Just as children who self-identify as mermaids are not actually fish, men who self-identify as women are not actually women.

In addition, a screenshot posted by one Twitter user shows Dygert "liking" a post stating that "white privilege does not exist!" and American football player Colin Kaepernick, who took a knee during the American national anthem to protest racial inequality and later settled a collusion lawsuit with the NFL, "realized he could cheat the black community out of millions of dollars if he grew an afro and played the role of victim." Some postings suggested.

Daigert apologized on Instagram for his misconduct on social media, saying that "cycling should be for everyone, regardless of skin color, gender, sexuality, or background" and that "cycling and our broader community is committed to promoting diversity, inclusion, and equality in the community."

Following Daigert's apology, Canyon-SRAM stated that it would provide regular training and support to all riders, including Daigert, to ensure they are fully aware of and aligned with the team's values.

However, Rapha said in a statement that Daigert's apology was inadequate and only amplified her serious lapse in judgment. The company also said it has spoken with Daigert about her misconduct and believes she has the ability to learn and change.

"Since learning of this incident, we have taken the time to fully investigate what happened, consulting with riders, Canyon/SRAM Racing, and other partners in order to take informed action," Rapha said.

"Through that process, we believe that Chloe made a very serious error in judgment, which was compounded by the fact that the apology she issued was not sufficient.

"But we also believe that belief in a person's ability to change is the key to reaching a meaningful reconciliation. We believe that Chloe has the capacity and will to listen, to learn, and to change."

Rapha noted that while Canyon-SRAM will work directly with Daigert, it will also work with an outside diversity and inclusion consultant to develop a comprehensive program of diversity and inclusion training focused on dialogue and education, including The action plan was highlighted.

"We believe this will have a significant impact both within the team as well as outside the team. The exact details of the program will be announced by the team within a few weeks," Rapha said.

Rapha confirmed that the team will continue to support Canyon-SRAM. This is due to the dialogue that has taken place, the willingness shown by Daigert, and the meaningful actions they are implementing.

"Recognizing, as we do, that we must do more to promote diversity, inclusion, and equality, Canyon/SRAM Racing has been instrumental in promoting women's cycling competitions for the past five years. This incident was an opportunity for all of us to learn and understand how much more we can do," Rapha stated.

As you know, earlier this year we committed to fighting discrimination in cycling as part of a broader effort to promote diversity, inclusion, and greater equality in our beloved sport. As we develop our relationship with this theme, it is absolutely essential that we do so with integrity. Therefore, we are here today to clarify our position on the racist and transphobic views espoused on social media by new Canyon/SRAM Racing rider Chloé Dygert in June. rapha wholeheartedly condemns these actions as offensive, divisive, and unbecoming of cycling and society.

Since learning of this incident, we have taken the time to fully investigate what happened in consultation with the rider, Canyon/SRAM Racing, and other partners in order to take informed action. As a result, we believe that Chloe made a very serious error in judgment, which was compounded by her apology. But we also believe that trusting in a person's ability to change is the key to reaching a meaningful reconciliation. We believe in Chloe's ability and willingness to listen, learn, and change.

All of us, the team and each partner, acknowledge that action needs to be taken in response to this incident to ensure that this never happens again. Canyon/SRAM Racing has already taken clear steps to work with Chloe and is engaging with an outside diversity and inclusion consultant to develop a comprehensive diversity and inclusion training program focused on dialogue and education We believe this will have a significant impact both inside and outside the team. We believe this will have a significant impact both inside and outside of our team. Exact details of the program will be announced by the team in the coming weeks.

As a result of our conversations, the willingness demonstrated by Chloe, and the meaningful actions being taken by Canyon/SRAM Racing, Rapha will continue to support the team. Recognizing, as we do, that we must do more to promote diversity, inclusion, and equality, Canyon/SRAM Racing has been instrumental in promoting women's cycling competitions for the past five years. This incident was an opportunity for all of us to learn and understand how much more we can all do.

Finally, we would like to reiterate our stance on this issue. Discrimination has no place in cycling or in society and we are committed to fighting it in all its forms by promoting diversity, inclusion and equality in sport. There is no issue that we take more seriously, and should there be any violation of this standard, the team will immediately review the position outlined. As part of this process, we will be reviewing our own work policies and practices to ensure that similar incidents do not occur in the future. The past two weeks have reinforced our commitment to improvement, beginning with the actions outlined here.

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