C2 (classification)
C2 is a Paralympic cycling classification. The UCI recommends this be coded as MC2 or WC2.[1]
Definition
PBS defined this classification as "Riders with upper or lower limb impairments and moderate to severe neurological disfunction."[2] The Telegraph defined this classification in 2011 as "C 1–5: Athletes with cerebral palsy, limb impairments and amputitions."[3]
Classification history
Cycling first became a Paralympic sport at the 1988 Summer Paralympics.[4]
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.[5]
Becoming classified
Classification is handled by Union Cycliste Internationale.[6] 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.[7] In national competitions, the classification is handled by the national cycling federation.[7] Classification often has three components: physical, technical and observation assessment.[7]
Rankings
This classification has UCI rankings for elite competitors.[8]
See also
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References
- ↑ "UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide". UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 4.
- ↑ "Competition at the Highest Levels, Cycling". Cycling. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ↑ "London 2012 Paralympics: Road cycling guide". London: The Telegraph. 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ↑ "Cycling". Australian Paralympic Committee. 2012.
- ↑ "Para-cycling High Performance". Australia: Cycling Australia. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
- ↑ "Guide to the Paralympic Games – Appendix 1" (PDF). London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2011. p. 42. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
- 1 2 3 "UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide". UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 5.
- ↑ "Ranking – PARA – Cycling 2012". Union Cycliste Internationale. June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.