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Craig MacLean (biologist)
Craig MacLean MBE (Grantown-on-Spey, July 31, 1971) is a Scottish track cyclist who represented Great Britain and Northern Ireland at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney and the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, winning a silver medal in the Team Sprint at the 2000 Olympics. MacLean returned to the sport as a sighted guide in the Paralympics, piloting Neil Fachie to two gold medals in the 2011 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships, and Anthony Kappes to a gold medal in the 2012 Paralympic Games. MacLean is only the second athlete, after Hungarian fencer Pál Szekeres, ever to win medals at both the Olympic and Paralympic Games. MacLean has also won medals in five UCI Track World Championships in the team Sprint, Silver in 1999, Silver in 2000, Bronze in 2001, Gold in 2002, Bronze in 2003, and Bronze in 2004. MacLean also won a bronze medal for Scotland in the Team sprint at the 2002 Commonwealth Games, followed by a gold medal in the event at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Grantown-on-Spey
Grantown-on-Spey ( gd, Baile nan Granndach) is a town in the Highland Council Area, Counties of Scotland, historically within the county of Moray. It is located on a low plateau at Freuchie beside the river Spey at the northern edge of the Cairngorms, Cairngorm mountains, about south-east of Inverness ( by road). The town was founded in 1765 as a New town, planned settlement and was originally called simply Grantown after Sir James Grant, 8th Baronet, Sir James Grant. The addition 'on Spey' was added by the burgh council in 1898. The town has several listed 18th and 19th century buildings, including several large hotels and serves as a regional centre for tourism and services in the Strathspey, Scotland, Strathspey region. The town is twinned with Notre-Dame-de-Monts in the Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France. History The burgh was founded in 1765 during the early stages of the Industrial Revolution to encourage both agricultural marketing and handicrafts, as well as to increa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2007 UCI Track Cycling World Championships – Men's Team Sprint
The men's team sprint was one of the 10 men's events at the 2007 UCI Track World Championship, held in Palma de Mallorca Palma (; ; also known as ''Palma de Mallorca'', officially between 1983–88, 2006–08, and 2012–16) is the capital and largest city of the Autonomous communities of Spain, autonomous community of the Balearic Islands in Spain. It is situate ..., Spain. Fourteen teams of 3 cyclists each participated in the contest. After the qualifying, the fastest 2 teams raced for gold, and 3rd and 4th teams raced for bronze. The qualifying and the finals were held on the evening session on 29 March. Qualifying Finals References {{DEFAULTSORT:2007 UCI Track Cycling World Championships - Men's team sprint Men's team sprint UCI Track Cycling World Championships – Men's team sprint ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Order Of The British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is a British order of chivalry, rewarding contributions to the arts and sciences, work with charitable and welfare organisations, and public service outside the civil service. It was established on 4 June 1917 by King George V and comprises five classes across both civil and military divisions, the most senior two of which make the recipient either a knight if male or dame if female. There is also the related British Empire Medal, whose recipients are affiliated with, but not members of, the order. Recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire were originally made on the nomination of the United Kingdom, the self-governing Dominions of the Empire (later Commonwealth) and the Viceroy of India. Nominations continue today from Commonwealth countries that participate in recommending British honours. Most Commonwealth countries ceased recommendations for appointments to the Order of the British Empire when they ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2002 Commonwealth Games
Cycling at the 2002 Commonwealth Games was held in Rivington Park Bolton (road and mountain biking) and Manchester Velodrome ( track, located in Manchester Manchester () is a city in Greater Manchester, England. It had a population of 552,000 in 2021. It is bordered by the Cheshire Plain to the south, the Pennines to the north and east, and the neighbouring city of Salford to the west. The t ...) from 27 July to 3 August. Medal Tally Medal summary Mountain biking Track Road References 2002 Commonwealth Games Manchester, England, 27 July – 3 August 2002 resultscyclingnews.com {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling At The 2010 Commonwealth Games 2002 Commonwealth Games events Cycling at the Commonwealth Games 2002 in cycle racing 2002 in road cycling 2002 in track cycling Cycling competitions in the United Kingdom ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2014 Commonwealth Games – Men's Tandem Sprint B
The Men's tandem sprint B at the 2014 Commonwealth Games The 2014 Commonwealth Games ( gd, Geamannan a' Cho-fhlaitheis 2014), officially known as the XX Commonwealth Games and commonly known as Glasgow 2014, ( sco, Glesca 2014 or Glesga 2014; gd, Glaschu 2014), was an international multi-sport ev ..., was part of the cycling programme, which took place on 26 July 2014. Results Qualifying Semi-finals Finals References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling at the 2014 Commonwealth Games - Men's tandem sprint B Men's tandem sprint B Cycling at the Commonwealth Games – Men's tandem sprint B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2014 Commonwealth Games – Men's Tandem 1km Time Trial B
Cycling, also, when on a two-wheeled bicycle, called bicycling or biking, is the use of cycles for transport, recreation, exercise or sport. People engaged in cycling are referred to as "cyclists", "bicyclists", or "bikers". Apart from two-wheeled bicycles, "cycling" also includes the riding of unicycles, tricycles, quadricycles, recumbent and similar human-powered vehicles (HPVs). Bicycles were introduced in the 19th century and now number approximately one billion worldwide. They are the principal means of transportation in many parts of the world, especially in densely populated European cities. Cycling is widely regarded as an effective and efficient mode of transportation optimal for short to moderate distances. Bicycles provide numerous possible benefits in comparison with motor vehicles, including the sustained physical exercise involved in cycling, easier parking, increased maneuverability, and access to roads, bike paths and rural trails. Cycling also offers a r ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2014 Commonwealth Games
Cycling is one of seven optional sports that were included in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow. Cycling has appeared consistently since their first appearance at the 1934 British Empire Games in London with track and road events at every Games since and mountain biking being included from 2002. The track cycling events were hosted at the newly built Sir Chris Hoy Velodrome in Glasgow's East End, whilst the mountain bike competitions utilised the purpose built Cathkin Braes Mountain Bike Trails. The road race and time trial events took place on public road circuits in Glasgow City Centre and North Lanarkshire respectively, with both starting and finishing at Glasgow Green. Medal summary Medal table Road Mountain bike Track Para-track Schedule All times are British Summer Time (UTC+1). ''All event times are subject to change''. References External linksOfficial results book – Cycling (Mountain Bike) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2006 Commonwealth Games
The cycling at the 2006 Commonwealth Games was made up of three disciplines: *Track cycling * Road bicycle racing * Mountain biking The track cycling was held at the Vodafone Arena, the (road cycling) Time Trial took place on a course on the St Kilda Foreshore and Beach Road, and the State Mountain Bike Course, Lysterfield Park hosted the mountain bike event. The road race was contested on a circuit through the Royal Botanic Gardens. Medal summary Medal table Road Mountain bike Track External links Official 2006 Commonwealth Games Track Cycling page (Archive)Official 2006 Commonwealth Games Road Cycling page (Archive)Official 2006 Commonwealth Games Mountain Biking page (Archive) {{2006 in road cycling 2006 Commonwealth Games events 2006 Commonwealth Games The Commonwealth Games, often referred to as the Friendly Games or simply the Comm Games, are a quadrennial international multi-sport event among athletes from the Commonwealth of Nations. The even ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2011 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships – Men's 1 Km Time Trial
The men's 1 km time trial was part of the 2011 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships, held in Montichiari, Italy in March 2011. Medalists C1 The Final was held on 12 March. *C1 – locomotor disability: Neurological, or amputation Final C2 The Final was held on 12 March. *C2 – locomotor disability: Neurological, decrease in muscle strength, or amputation Final C3 The Final was held on 12 March. *C3 – locomotor disability: Neurological, or amputation Final C4 The Final was held on 12 March. *C4 – locomotor disability: Neurological, or amputation Final C5 The Final was held on 12 March. *C5 – locomotor disability: Neurological, or amputation Final Tandem B The Final was held on 11 March. |
2011 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships – Men's Sprint
The Men's sprint at the 2011 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships was held on March 13. 48 athletes participated in the contest. After the qualifying heats, the fastest 8 riders advanced to the Quarterfinals. The first rider in each quarterfinal advanced to the semifinals and the 4 losing athletes raced for 5th-8th place. Results Qualifying Quarterfinals Race for 5th-8th Places Semifinals Finals , Official website of the 2011 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships See also * |
2011 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships
The 2011 UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships were the World Championships for track cycling where athletes with a physical disability competed in 2011. The Championships took place at the Montichiari Velodrome in Montichiari, Italy from 11 to 13 March 2011. Classification , Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) ;Sport class *Cycling **C1 - locomotor disability: Neurological, or **C2 - locomotor disability: Neurological, decrease in muscle strength, or amputa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships
The UCI Para-cycling Track World Championships are the world championships for track cycling where athletes with a physical disability compete, organized by the Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI). The Championships were earlier administered by the International Paralympic Committee.Develop para-cycling together - Integration of Para-cycling within National Cycling Federations , (UCI) [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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