Cycling at the 2012 Summer Paralympics – Women's individual pursuit
The women's individual pursuit events at the 2012 Summer Paralympics took place on 30 August – 2 September at London Velopark. Cyclists are given a classification depending on the type and extent of their disability. The
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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.
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.
