International Paralympic Committee's Cycling Classifications
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International Paralympic Committee’s Cycling Classifications LC1 The athletes have only minor or no leg disabilities and no other disabilities. The class can include athletes with an amputation of more than half of their foot (forefoot) or a leg length difference of 7cm to 12cm. Athletes with amputation of arm, forearm or hand and with no leg disabilities. LC2 The athletes have a disability on one leg, but they are able to pedal normally using both legs (with or without prosthesis). The class can include athletes with a single above or below knee amputation or a leg length difference of more than 12cm. LC3 The athletes have a disability on at least one leg and pedal only with the other leg. The class can include athletes with a loss of muscle strength in both legs or the limited flexion ability of the knee less than 50 degrees. CP5 Athletes may need assistive devices for walking but not in standing or throwing. Athletes may have sufficient function to run, but demonstrate poor balance. CP6 Athletes do not have the capacity to remain still and they show involuntary movements with all four limbs affected. They usually walk without assistive devices CP7 Athletes have movement and coordination problems on one half of their body. They have good ability in their dominant side of their body. (ie hemiplegia) CP8 Athletes have minimal involvement in one limb only CY Blind Athletes, these athletes compete together in an open class on tandem cycles. Divis Cerebral Palsy Athletes, CP5/CP6 together (Tricycle) ion 2 Divis Cerebral Palsy Athletes, CP5/CP6 together (Bicycle) ion 3 Divis Cerebral Palsy Athletes, CP7/CP8 together ion 4 .