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Competition Description

Athletes with cerebral palsy compete on road and track using standard racing bicycles. Athletes with balance difficulties compete on tricycles, but only in Road events. Athletes with a visual impairment compete on tandem bicycles, both Road and Track, with a sighted pilot. [Full story]

Beijing Paralympic Games Qualification Guide

  • The Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games Qualification Guide includes the general IPC regulations on eligibility and sports-specific qualification criteria applicable for the Beijing 2008 Paralympic Games. [Full story]

Classification

  • Cyclists with a visual impairment compete on the rear of tandem bicycles, with a sighted pilot, in one of three classes: Men, Women and Mixed (male and female). The decision to compete in the Mixed Class is that of the athlete. [Full story]

Competition Rules

Cycling For IPC cycling competitions, the current cycling regulations of the international cycling union (UCI) shall apply, with additions laid down in these IPC cycling rules. [Full story]

Sport Classification Information

Sport IPSF IPSF Chief Classifier Eligible sport class Eligible sport class status First appearance
Cycling UCI Jurgen Schmid LC 1-4, CP Div 1-4, HC Div A-C, B/Vi 1-3 PNS, PRS, PPS √

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