Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics consisted of 50 events in two main disciplines, track cycling and road cycling. Track cycling was held in London Velopark from 30 August to 2 September, and road cycling took place at Brands Hatch from September 5 to September 8.
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:
- B: Blind and visually impaired cyclists use a Tandem bicycle with a sighted pilot on the front - both athletes are awarded medals
- 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
Events
For each of the events below, medals are contested for one or more of the above classifications.
Road cycling
Track cycling
Participating nations
223 cyclists from 48 nations including 37 guides from 20 selected nations competed.
Medal summary
Medal table
Road cycling
Men's events
Women's events
Mixed events
Track cycling
Men's events
Women's events
Mixed events
See also
- Cycling at the 2012 Summer Olympics
References
External links
- Official site of the 2012 Summer Paralympics Archived 4 September 2012 at archive.today
- IPC
- UCI:Union Cycliste Internationale
- Results Book – Road
- Results Book – Track
