T1 (classification) explained

T1 is a para-cycling classification. It is for athletes with severe locomotive dysfunctions, and insufficient balance to use a regular bicycle. The class includes a number of different disability types including cerebral palsy. The class only competes in road events and uses tricycles (hence the "T" in T1).

Definition

PBS defined this classification as "Tricycle 1 (T1) is for athletes with severe locomotor dysfunction and insufficient balance for cycling."[1] In 1997, this classification was defined by Alison Gray in Against the odds : New Zealand Paralympians as: tetraplegic - almost no use of trunk, arms and hands". Gray noted this classification was for wheelchair athletes.[2] The Telegraph defined this classification in 2011 as "T 1-2: Athletes on tricycles, who have severe locomotive dysfunctions and limited ability to pedal" [3]

Disability groups

See also: CP1 (classification), CP2 (classification) and CP3 (classification).

The class includes people with cerebral palsy. CP1 to CP4 competitors may compete in the T1 class.[4] [5] [6] Tricycles are only eligible to compete in road events, not track ones.[4]

Cyclists within this class are required to wear a helmet, with a special color used to designate their class. Male T1 competitors wear black helmets; T1 women wear blue helmets.[7]

Classification history

Cycling first became a Paralympic sport at the 1988 Summer Paralympics.[8] In September 2006, governance for para-cycling, including the responsibility for classification, passed from the International Paralympic Committee's International Cycling Committee to UCI.[9]

Becoming classified

Classification is handled by Union Cycliste Internationale.[10] Classification for the UCI Para-Cycling World Championships is completed by at least two classification panels. Members of the classification panel must not have a relationship with the cyclist and must not be involved in the World Championships in any other role than as classifier.[11] In national competitions, the classification is handled by the national cycling federation.[11] Classification often has three components: physical, technical and observation assessment.[11]

Events

At the 2012 Summer Paralympics, events for this classification include T 1-2 Road Race and Mixed T 1-2 Time Trial.[12]

Rankings

This classification has UCI rankings for elite competitors.[13]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Competition at the Highest Levels, Cycling. 14 June 2012. Cycling.
  2. Book: Gray, Alison. 17. Against the odds : New Zealand Paralympians. Auckland, N.Z.. Hodder Moa Beckett. 1997. 1869585666 . 154294284.
  3. News: London 2012 Paralympics: Road cycling guide. https://web.archive.org/web/20110828034020/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/paralympic-sport/8712223/London-2012-Paralympics-Road-cycling-guide.html. dead. 2011-08-28. 14 June 2012. 2011. The Telegraph. London.
  4. Book: Sports Injuries. Hutson. Michael. Speed. Cathy. 2011-03-17. OUP Oxford. 9780199533909. en.
  5. Web site: Classification Profiles. Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association. July 22, 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20160818060111/http://www.cpisra.org.za/files/classification/Classification_CPISRA_Brochure_Classification_Profiles.pdf. August 18, 2016.
  6. Web site: Clasificaciones de Ciclismo. Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y Deporte. Mexico. es-MX. July 23, 2016.
  7. Web site: AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS WITH EFFECT ON 01.01.2016 - PARTE XVI - PARA-CYCLING. UCI. 23 December 2016.
  8. Web site: Cycling. Australian Paralympic Committee . 2012. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160814210814/http://www.paralympiceducation.org.au/primary/cycling. 2016-08-14.
  9. Web site: 14 June 2012 . Para-cycling High Performance. Cycling Australia . Australia.
  10. Web site: Guide to the Paralympic Games – Appendix 1. 2011. 9 April 2012. 42. London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 26 April 2012. https://web.archive.org/web/20120426013020/http://www.london2012.com/documents/locog-publications/london-2012-guide-to-the-paralympic-games.pdf. dead.
  11. Web site: UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide. UCI. 17 April 2012. 5.
  12. Web site: Paralympic Cycling Road - Schedule, Results, Medals | London 2012 . 2012-06-14 . 2012-06-14 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120614054903/http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/cycling-road/events/index.html . dead .
  13. Web site: Ranking — PARA — Cycling 2012. 14 June 2012. Union Cycliste Internationale. June 2012. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20120613225932/http://www.uci.ch/templates/BUILTIN-NOFRAMES/Template3/layout.asp?MenuId=MTU3MTU&LangId=1. 13 June 2012.

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