Cycling at the 2020 Summer Paralympics – Men's road race explained

The men's road race cycling events at the 2020 Summer Paralympics took place from September 1 to 3 at Fuji Speedway, Oyama. Eight events took place, spanning over twelve 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

Schedule

F

Finals

+Men's Road Race^[2]
Event↓/Date →	1 September	2 September	3 September
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	F
	F
	F
	F
		F
			F
		F

Medal summary

Classification	Gold		Silver		Bronze
B	Vincent ter Schure Guide: Timo Fransen	2:59:13	Tristan Bangma Guide: Patrick Bos	3:05:01	Alexandre Lloveras Guide: Corentin Ermenault	3:06:14
H1-2		1:49:36		1:53:43		1:54:36
H3		2:34:35		2:34:35		2:35:06
H4		2:15:13		2:20:56		2:22:38
H5		2:24:30		2:24:30		2:24:40
C1–3		2:04:23		2:05:43		2:11:06
C4–5		2:14:49		2:15:11		2:15:20
T1–2		51:07		52:15		52:41

Notes and References

1. Web site: ROCOG. Cycling Track - Classification. 21 August 2021.
2. Web site: Cycling Road - Paralympic Schedule & Results . Olympic/Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games . 21 August 2021 . 24 August 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210824173623/https://olympics.com/tokyo-2020/paralympic-games/en/results/cycling-road/paralympic-schedule-and-results.htm . dead .