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

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

Main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's road race B

H1

Main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's road race H1

H2

Main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's road race H2

H3

Main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's road race H3

H4

Main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's road race H4

C1–3

Main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's road race C1–3

C4–5

Main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's road race C4–5

References

1. LOCOG. "Cycling Track - Classification". Archived from the original on 1 June 2012. Retrieved 3 June 2012.