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Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Women's time trial

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The women's time trial track cycling events at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place on 30 August – 1 September at London Velopark.

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Classification

Cyclists are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The classification system allows cyclists to compete against others with a similar level of function. The class number indicates the severity of impairment with "1" being most impaired.

Track cycling classes are:

  • B: Blind and visually impaired cyclists use a tandem bicycle with a sighted pilot on the front.
  • C 1–5: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their legs, arms and/or trunk, but are capable of using a standard bicycle.

    • B

    The women's 1 km time trial (B) took place on 31 August. PR = Paralympic Record

    C1–3

    The women's 500 m time trial (C1–3) took place on 1 September.

    WR = World Record

    C4–5

    The women's 500 m time trial (C4–5) took place on 1 September.

    References

    Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Women's time trial Wikipedia
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