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Cycling at the 2024 Summer Paralympics – Men's road race

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The men's road race cycling events at the 2024 Summer Paralympics take place from September 5 to 7 in Clichy-sous-Bois, Paris.[1] Eight events will take place, spanning over twelve classifications.

Classification

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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.

Cycling classes are:[2]

  • B: Blind and visually impaired cyclists use a Tandem bicycle with a sighted pilot on the front
  • H 1–4: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their legs use a handcycle
  • T 1–2: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their balance use a tricycle
  • C 1-5: Cyclists with an impairment that affects their legs, arms, and/or trunk but are capable of using a standard bicycle

Schedule

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F Finals
Men's Road Race[3]
Event↓/Date → 5 September 6 September 7 September
B F
H1-2 F
H3 F
H4 F
H5 F
C1-3 F
C4-5 F
T1-2 F

Medal table

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  *   Host nation (France)

RankNPCGoldSilverBronzeTotal
1 France0000
Totals (1 entries)0000

Medal summary

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Classification Gold Silver Bronze
Road races
B
details
H1-2
details
H3
details
H4
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H5
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C1-3
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C4-5
details
T1-2
details

References

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  1. ^ Paris 2024 Paralympic Schedule - para cycling road - road racing
  2. ^ ROCOG. "Cycling Track - Classification". Retrieved 21 August 2024.
  3. ^ "Cycling Road - Paralympic Schedule & Results". Olympic/Tokyo 2024 Paralympic Games. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 21 August 2024.