Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's individual pursuit explained

The Men's individual pursuit events at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place on 30 August–1 September at London Velopark.

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.

Pursuit cycling classes are:^[1]

B: Blind and visually impaired cyclists use a Tandem bicycle with a sighted pilot on the front
C 1-5: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their legs, arms and/or trunk but are capable of using a standard bicycle

B

See main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's individual pursuit B. The men's 4 km individual pursuit (B) took place on 30 August.

C1

See main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's individual pursuit C1. The men's 3 km individual pursuit (C1) took place on 31 August.

C2

See main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's individual pursuit C2. The men's 3 km individual pursuit (C2) took place on 31 August.

C3

See main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's individual pursuit C3. The men's 3 km individual pursuit (C3) took place on 31 August.

C4

See main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's individual pursuit C4. The men's 4 km individual pursuit (C4) took place on 1 September.

C5

The men's 4 km individual pursuit (C5) took place on 1 September.

See main article: Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's individual pursuit C5.

Notes and References

Web site: LOCOG. Cycling Track – Classification. 3 June 2012. 1 June 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120601164540/http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/cycling-track/classification/. dead.