Cycling at the 2020 Summer Paralympics

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).^[5] 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 reclassified within six months of a World Championships or Paralympic Games to ensure their classification is correct. Specialised equipment including prostheses is only allowed where it has been specifically approved.

B – tandem bicycle

This class is for athletes who have visual impairments and therefore ride tandem bicycles with a sighted cyclist (known as a pilot). B1, B2, and B3 athletes compete together in this class.^[6]

H (1-5) – handcycle

This class is for athletes who are lower limb amputees, have paraplegia, or have involuntary or uncoordinated movement, and ride a handcycle using arms to turn pedals for propulsion. H1–4 cyclists compete in the reclined position, whereas H5 cyclists compete in a kneeling position.^[6]

T (1-2) – tricycle

This class of athletes compete using a tricycle instead of a bicycle, due to lack of balance, or a restriction in the ability to pedal due to muscle tension, or uncoordinated or involuntary movements.^[6] tension, uncoordinated movements or involuntary movements.

C (1-5) – standard bicycle

This class is for athletes with a limb deficiency, impaired muscle power or range of motion, and impairments affecting co-ordination, such as uncoordinated and involuntary movements.^[6]

As of June 2021^[7]

  *   Host nation (Japan)

More information Rank, NPC ...

Rank	NPC	Gold	Silver	Bronze	Total
1	Great Britain	10	11	3	24
2	Netherlands	9	3	4	16
3	France	5	4	8	17
4	Australia	4	4	5	13
5	Germany	3	4	5	12
6	China	3	4	3	10
7	United States	3	2	3	8
8	RPC	3	0	0	3
9	Ireland	2	1	1	4
	Slovakia	2	1	1	4
11	Spain	2	0	4	6
12	Japan*	2	0	0	2
13	Italy	1	5	1	7
14	Austria	1	2	3	6
15	South Africa	1	0	0	1
16	Belgium	0	2	3	5
17	Sweden	0	2	2	4
18	Canada	0	2	1	3
	Ukraine	0	2	1	3
20	Romania	0	1	0	1
	Switzerland	0	1	0	1
22	Colombia	0	0	2	2
23	Poland	0	0	1	1
Totals (23 entries)		51	51	51	153

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