Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Men's road time trial explained

The Men's road time trial cycling events at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 17 at Flamengo Park, Pontal. Eleven events took place over twelve classifications. The T1-2 time trial, which took in two classifications, was a 'factored' event, with times adjusted by classification to allow fair competition.

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

Men's time trials

Notes and References

Web site: ROCOG. Cycling Track - Classification. 3 June 2016.

Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Men's road time trial explained

Classification

Men's time trials

B

H2

H3

H4

H5

C1

C2

C3

C4

C5

T1-2

Notes and References