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Cycling At The 2016 Summer Paralympics
Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics consisted of 50 events in two main disciplines, track cycling and road cycling. The venues were the Rio Olympic Velodrome for track cycling in the Barra Cluster, and the Flamengo Park for the road cycling disciplines in the Copacapana Cluster. Seventeen events were contested on the track, and 33 on the road. Classification Cyclists are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. This method is known as a functional system and was introduced in 2012. Athletes are classified according to their functional ability across four broad categories (blind or partially sighted tandem, handcycle, tricycle and standard bicycle). The class number indicates the severity of impairment with "1" being most impaired. The classification system allows cyclists to compete against others with a similar level of function. Riders with recovering or deteriorating conditions such as MS are eligible but must have been reclassi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling (Road), Rio 2016 (Paralympics)
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 2016 Summer Paralympics – Men's Road Race C4–5
The men's road race C4-5 cycling event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 17 at Pontal Pontal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 millio ..., Rio. The race distance was 60 km. Results : Men's road race C4-5 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Men's road race C4-5 Men's road race C4-5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2016 Summer Paralympics – Men's Road Time Trial C1
The Men's time trial C1 road cycling event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on 14 September at Flamengo Park, Pontal Pontal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 millio .... Nine riders from eight nations competed. The C1 category is for cyclists with upper or lower limb disabilities and most severe neurological dysfunction. Results References External links Final Results {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Men's road time trial C1 Men's road time trial C1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2016 Summer Paralympics – Men's Road Time Trial B
The Men's time trial B road cycling event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on the afternoon of 14 September at Flamengo Park, Pontal. 24 riders (with pilots) competed over two laps of a fifteen kilometre course. The B classification is for cyclists with visual impairment. Sighted guides act as pilots in these events, which take place on tandem bikes. The event was won by British riders Steve Bate and pilot Adam Duggleby, adding to their gold medal on the track in the individual pursuit. Road race gold medalist Vincent ter Schure, piloted by Timo Fransen took the silver for the Netherlands, and Australia's Kieran Modra Kieran John Modra (27 March 1972 – 13 November 2019) was an Australian Paralympic swimmer and tandem cyclist. He won five gold and five bronze medals at eight Paralympic Games from 1988 to 2016, along with two silver medals at the 2014 Gla ... won the bronze. Results Men's road time trial B. 14 September 2016, Rio. References {{DEFAUL ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's Road Race H5
The women's road race H5 cycling event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 15 at Pontal Pontal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 millio ..., Rio. The race distance was , in three laps of each. Results : Women's road race H5 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Women's road race H5 Women's road race H5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's Road Race H1–4
The women's road race H1-2-3-4 cycling event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 17 at Pontal Pontal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 millio ..., Rio. The race distance was 60 km. Results : Women's road race H1-2-3-4 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Women's road race H1-4 Women's road race H1-4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's Road Race T1–2
The women's road race T1-2 cycling event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 17 at Pontal Pontal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 millio ..., Rio. The race distance was 60 km. Results : Women's road race T1-2 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Women's road race T1-2 Women's road race T1-2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's Road Race C4–5
The women's road race C4-5 cycling event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 17 at Pontal Pontal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 millio ..., Rio. The race distance was 60 km. Results References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Women's road race C4-5 Women's road race C4-5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's Road Race C1–3
The women's road race C1-3 cycling event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 17 at Pontal Pontal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 millio ..., Rio. The race distance was 60 km. Results : Women's road race C1-3 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Women's road race C1-3 Women's road race C1-3 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2016 Summer Paralympics – Women's Road Race B
The women's road race B cycling event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 17 at Pontal Pontal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 millio ..., Rio. The race distance was 60 km. Results : Women's road race B References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Women's road race B Women's road race B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2016 Summer Paralympics – Men's Road Race H5
The men's road race H5 cycling event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics ) , nations = 159 , athletes = 4,342 , opening = 7 September , closing = 18 September , opened_by = President Michel Temer , cauldron = Clodoaldo Silva , events = 528 in 22 sports , stadium = Maracanã , sum ... took place on September 17 at Pontal, Rio. Ten riders competed. The race distance was long. References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Men's road race H5 Men's road race H5 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cycling At The 2016 Summer Paralympics – Men's Road Race H4
The men's road race H4 cycling event at the 2016 Summer Paralympics took place on September 17 at Pontal Pontal is a municipality in the state of São Paulo in Brazil Brazil ( pt, Brasil; ), officially the Federative Republic of Brazil (Portuguese: ), is the largest country in both South America and Latin America. At and with over 217 millio ..., Rio. Thirteen riders competed. The race distance was 60 km. Results : Men's road race H4 References {{DEFAULTSORT:Cycling at the 2016 Summer Paralympics - Men's road race H4 Men's road race H4 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
