Para Cycling

Para-cycling has been officially administered by the UCI since 2007, when governance was transferred from the International Paralympic Committee. The discipline spans road and track, with events tailored to a wide range of functional abilities so athletes compete on a level playing field.

Events

Road

Road Race (Men & Women)

Individual Time Trial (Men & Women)

Handcycling Relay

Track

Tandem Sprint (Men)

Team Sprint (Men & Women, Mixed)

500m Time Trial (Women & some Men categories) / Kilometre Time Trial (Men & some Women categories)

Individual Pursuit (Men & Women)

Classification & Divisions

Divisions

  • B – Tandem
    For blind or visually impaired riders (pilot + stoker).

  • C – Standard Bicycles
    Traditional bicycles, sometimes adapted; for riders with mild brain injury, limb impairments, or amputations.

  • H – Handcycles
    For paraplegic, tetraplegic riders or unilateral/bilateral amputees.

  • T – Tricycles
    For riders with brain injuries or those requiring extra stability.

Sport Classes (Men & Women)

  • B

  • C1, C2, C3, C4, C5

  • H1, H2, H3, H4, H5

  • T1, T2

Each athlete is placed in the appropriate class based on their functional profile as defined by UCI regulations.

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FAQ

Which para-cycling categories exist?

B (tandem for a visually-impaired stoker with a sighted pilot), C (two-wheeled bicycles, C1–C5), H (handcycles, H1–H5) and T (tricycles, T1–T2). Road includes time trial and road race; track includes pursuit, kilo/500 m, sprint/omnium (where offered).

How does classification work for racing eligibility?

Riders must hold a current UCI/CSA classification (sport class and status) shown on their licence. National events accept Confirmed or Review status; class and equipment must match the sport class on the day.

What equipment rules should I know?

Approved helmet always; two working brakes (except handcycles where front brake rules differ by design); bar-end plugs fitted; no fairings or aerodynamic body shells; adaptations are allowed only to compensate for impairment and must be safe. Commissaires may reject unsafe or non-compliant setups.

What are the key tandem and handcycle specifics?

Tandems race as class B with a sighted pilot (same sex in championships), standard track/road gearing, no clip-on tri bars in mass-start road races. Handcycles race H1–H5; recumbent position per class rules, no drafting behind vehicles, and start procedures often use ramps in time trials.

What support is allowed during races?

Only in designated feed/tech zones on road courses; outside assistance elsewhere is forbidden. On track, assistance is limited to regulated start/holder help. Anti-doping rules apply at all times (CSA/SADA/WADA).