Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's road race

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Cycling at the
2012 Summer Paralympics
Road cycling
Cycling (road) pictogram.svg
Road race
Men Women
Road race   B B
H1 H1–3
H2
H3
H4 H4
C1–3 C1–3
C4–5 C4–5
Mixed T1–2

The men's road race cycling events at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place on 6–8 September at Brands Hatch.

Classification[]

Cyclists are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows cyclists to compete against others with a similar level of function. The class number indicates the severity of impairment with "1" being most impaired.

Cycling classes are:[1]

  • B: Blind and visually impaired cyclists use a tandem bicycle with a sighted pilot on the front.
  • H 1–4: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their legs use a handcycle.
  • T 1–2: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their balance use a tricycle.
  • C 1–5: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their legs, arms and/or trunk, but are capable of using a standard bicycle.

B[]

H1[]

H2[]

H3[]

H4[]

C1–3[]

C4–5[]

References[]

  1. ^ LOCOG. "Cycling Track - Classification". Retrieved 3 June 2012.


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