Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Men's road race

The men's road race cycling events at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place on 6–8 September at Brands Hatch.

Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics
Road cycling
Road race
	Men	Women
Road race	B	B
	H1	H1–3
	H2
	H3
	H4	H4
	C1–3	C1–3
	C4–5	C4–5
	Mixed T1–2

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.

B

H1

H2

H3

H4

C1–3

C4–5

References

1. LOCOG. "Cycling Track - Classification". Retrieved 3 June 2012.