Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's road race explained

The Women's road race cycling events at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 17 at Flamengo Park, Pontal. Six events were held, over 13 classifications.

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

Women's road races

B

See main article: article and Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's road race B.

H1-4

See main article: article and Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's road race H1–4.

H5

See main article: article and Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's road race H5.

C1-3

See main article: article and Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's road race C1–3.

C4-5

See main article: article and Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's road race C4–5.

T1-2

See main article: article and Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's road race T1–2.

Notes and References

1. http://www.rio2016.com/en/paralympics/cycling-track/classification/ Classifications