T1 (classification)

T1 is a Paralympic cycling classification. The UCI recommends this be coded as MT1 or WT1.[1]

Definition

PBS defined this classification as "Tricycle 1 (T1) is for athletes with severe locomotor dysfunction and insufficient balance for cycling."[2] 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.[3] The Telegraph defined this classification in 2011 as "T 1-2: Athletes on tricycles, who have severe locomotive dysfunctions and limited ability to pedal" [4]

Classification history

Cycling first became a Paralympic sport at the 1988 Summer Paralympics.[5] In September 2006, governance for para-cycling passed from the International Paralympic Committee's International Cycling Committee to UCI at a meeting in Switzerland. When this happened, the responsibility of classifying the sport also changed.[6]

Becoming classified

Classification is handled by Union Cycliste Internationale.[7] 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.[8] In national competitions, the classification is handled by the national cycling federation.[8] Classification often has three components: physical, technical and observation assessment.[8]

Events

At the 2012 Summer Paralympics, events for this classification include T 1-2 Road Race and Mixed T 1-2 Time Trial.[9]

Rankings

This classification has UCI rankings for elite competitors.[10]

See also

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Cycling at the Paralympics.

References

  1. ↑ "UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide". UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 4.
  2. ↑ "Competition at the Highest Levels, Cycling". Cycling. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  3. ↑ Gray, Alison (1997). Against the odds : New Zealand Paralympians. Auckland, N.Z.: Hodder Moa Beckett. p. 17. ISBN 1869585666. OCLC 154294284.
  4. ↑ "London 2012 Paralympics: Road cycling guide". London: The Telegraph. 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  5. ↑ "Cycling". 2012. Retrieved Australian Paralympic Committee. Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  6. ↑ "Para-cycling High Performance". Australia: Cycling Australia. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  7. ↑ "Guide to the Paralympic Games – Appendix 1". London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2011. p. 42. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 "UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide". UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 5.
  9. ↑ http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/cycling-road/events/index.html
  10. ↑ "Ranking — PARA — Cycling 2012". Union Cycliste Internationale. June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.