I understand why people think it should be discussed, but the reality of it is that it can't be discussed currently. We don't appear to have enough of the answers to have that discussion intelligently. Not taking everything at face value has become a hallmark of being trans-phobic. I have seen so many in the industry being labeled as that these last couple of weeks that I know better than to even remotely enter the discussion. I know enough to know that I don't know anything. I don't believe that I am trans-phobic. I also know that due to who I am as a white cis-male that I am liable to mis-speak, be incorrect, etc. Not through intention but through plain ignorance.
I have known a few trans-athletes. I don't know a single one that has just dominated in women's fields. My experience and my meager understanding of what is in play here has shown me that it's just not that simple.
That being said I have heard some friends liken this discussion by cis-males to having men discuss and make laws and policy decisions regarding women's reproductive rights. I personally feel that men have no place in that discussion. I therefore recognize and realize that most likely means I have no place in this discussion either. I'm not attacking anyone else for choosing to participate in it - just hoping to share some thoughts that I found to be poignant enough to make me decide to disengage from it.
As for relying on the UCI - as I am not in the discussion I have to rely on the UCI to make decisions in these situations. If they aren't doing their job in this regard then I will expect to see the women of this sport that I follow and respect to start sharing their opinions and reasoning about that. I think that's the biggest thing about this that I see - the women who I know that compete at that level have only been having an issue with the fact that this seems to be an issue. I personally can't ignore that.