H2 (classification)

H2 is a Paralympic cycling classification. The Union Cycliste Internationale recommends this be coded as MH2 or WH2.[1]

Definition

Functional mobility range of an H2 classified cyclist

PBS defined this classification as "Athletes with higher function and stability are in classes H2 and H3, and H4 is for athletes who can kneel on the handcycle."[2] In 2012, UCI defined this classification broadly as: "Tetraplegia C7/C8 and severe athetosis / ataxia / dystonia".[3] The Telegraph defined this classification in 2011 as "H 1-4: Athletes on handcycles, with lower limb dysfunctions and limited stability" [4]

The cycle

An AP2 handcycle

This classification can use an AP2 recumbent, which is a competition cycle that is reclined at 30 degrees and has a rigid frame. This classification can also use an AP3 hand cycle which is inclined at 0 degrees and is reclined on a rigid competition frame.[5]

Classification history

Cycling first became a Paralympic sport at the 1988 Summer Paralympics.[6] 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.[7]

Rankings

This classification has UCI rankings for elite competitors.[8]

Becoming classified

Classification is handled by Union Cycliste Internationale.[9] 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.[10] In national competitions, the classification is handled by the national cycling federation.[10] Classification often has three components: physical, technical and observation assessment.[10]

See also

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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. ↑ "UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide". UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 11.
  4. ↑ "London 2012 Paralympics: Road cycling guide". London: The Telegraph. 2011. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  5. ↑ Vanlandewijck, Yves; Thompson, Walter R; IOC Medical Commission (2011). The paralympic athlete : handbook of sports medicine and science. Handbook of sports medicine and science. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Wiley-Blackwell. p. 34. ISBN 9781444334043. OCLC 642278479.
  6. ↑ "Cycling". 2012. Retrieved Australian Paralympic Committee. Check date values in: |access-date= (help)
  7. ↑ "Para-cycling High Performance". Australia: Cycling Australia. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  8. ↑ "Ranking - PARA - Cycling 2012". Union Cycliste Internationale. June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.
  9. ↑ "Guide to the Paralympic Games – Appendix 1" (PDF). London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2011. p. 42. Retrieved 9 April 2012.
  10. 1 2 3 "UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide". UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 5.
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