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Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Women's individual pursuit

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The women's individual pursuit events at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place on 30 August – 2 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.

Pursuit 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 3 km individual pursuit (B) took place on 2 September.

    C1–3

    The women's 3 km individual pursuit (C1–3) took place on 30 August.

    C4

    The women's 3 km individual pursuit (C4) took place on 30 August.

    C5

    The women's 3 km individual pursuit (C5) took place on 30 August.

    References

    Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Women's individual pursuit Wikipedia
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