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This article is about the para-cycling classification. For other uses, see [T1](/source/T1_(disambiguation)).

**T1** is a [para-cycling classification](/source/Para-cycling_classification). It is for athletes with severe locomotive dysfunctions, and insufficient balance to use a regular bicycle. The class includes a number of different disability types including [cerebral palsy](/source/Cerebral_palsy). The class only competes in road events and uses [tricycles](/source/Tricycle) (hence the "T" in T1).

## Definition

[PBS](/source/PBS) defined this classification as "Tricycle 1 (T1) is for athletes with severe locomotor dysfunction and insufficient balance for cycling."[1] In 1997, this classification was defined by [Alison Gray](/source/Alison_Gray) in *Against the odds : New Zealand Paralympians* as: tetraplegic - almost no use of trunk, arms and hands". Gray noted this classification was for wheelchair athletes.[2] *The Telegraph* defined this classification in 2011 as "T 1-2: Athletes on tricycles, who have severe locomotive dysfunctions and limited ability to pedal" [3]

## Disability groups

See also: [CP1 (classification)](/source/CP1_(classification)), [CP2 (classification)](/source/CP2_(classification)) and [CP3 (classification)](/source/CP3_(classification))

The class includes people with cerebral palsy. CP1 to CP4 competitors may compete in the T1 class.[4][5][6] Tricycles are only eligible to compete in road events, not track ones.[4][6]

Cyclists within this class are required to wear a helmet, with a special color used to designate their class. Male T1 competitors wear black helmets; T1 women wear blue helmets.[7]

## Classification history

Cycling first became a Paralympic sport at the [1988 Summer Paralympics](/source/1988_Summer_Paralympics).[8] In September 2006, governance for para-cycling, including the responsibility for classification, passed from the [International Paralympic Committee](/source/International_Paralympic_Committee)'s International Cycling Committee to UCI.[9]

## Becoming classified

Classification is handled by [Union Cycliste Internationale](/source/Union_Cycliste_Internationale).[10] Classification for the UCI Para-Cycling World Championships is completed by at least two classification panels. Members of the classification panel must not have a relationship with the cyclist and must not be involved in the World Championships in any other role than as classifier.[11] In national competitions, the classification is handled by the national cycling federation.[11] Classification often has three components: physical, technical and observation assessment.[11]

## Events

At the [2012 Summer Paralympics](/source/2012_Summer_Paralympics), events for this classification include T 1-2 Road Race and Mixed T 1-2 Time Trial.[12]

## Rankings

This classification has UCI rankings for elite competitors.[13]

## See also

- [Para-cycling classification](/source/Para-cycling_classification)
- [Cycling at the Summer Paralympics](/source/Cycling_at_the_Summer_Paralympics)

## References

1. ["Competition at the Highest Levels, Cycling"](https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/medal-quest/sports/detail/cycling/). Cycling. Retrieved 14 June 2012.

1. Gray, Alison (1997). *Against the odds : New Zealand Paralympians*. Auckland, N.Z.: Hodder Moa Beckett. p. 17. ISBN 1869585666. [OCLC 154294284](https://www.worldcat.org/oclc/154294284)

1. ["London 2012 Paralympics: Road cycling guide"](https://web.archive.org/web/20110828034020/http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/paralympic-sport/8712223/London-2012-Paralympics-Road-cycling-guide.html). London: The Telegraph. 2011. Archived from [the original](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/olympics/paralympic-sport/8712223/London-2012-Paralympics-Road-cycling-guide.html) on 2011-08-28. Retrieved 14 June 2012.

1. Hutson, Michael & Speed, Cathy (2011-03-17). [*Sports Injuries*](https://books.google.com/books?id=UIfQfWj5jBEC). OUP Oxford. ISBN 9780199533909.

1. ["Classification Profiles"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160818060111/http://www.cpisra.org.za/files/classification/Classification_CPISRA_Brochure_Classification_Profiles.pdf). *Cerebral Palsy International Sports and Recreation Association*. Archived from [the original](http://www.cpisra.org.za/files/classification/Classification_CPISRA_Brochure_Classification_Profiles.pdf) on August 18, 2016. Retrieved July 22, 2016.

1. ["Clasificaciones de Ciclismo"](https://web.archive.org/web/20121123132542/http://deporte.gob.mx/deporteadaptado/documentos/Handcycling/CLASIFICACIONES.pdf) (in es-MX). *Comisión Nacional de Cultura Física y Deporte*. Archived from [the original](http://www.deporte.gob.mx/deporteadaptado/documentos/Handcycling/CLASIFICACIONES.pdf) on November 23, 2012. Retrieved July 23, 2016.

1. ["AMENDMENTS TO REGULATIONS WITH EFFECT ON 01.01.2016 - PARTE XVI - PARA-CYCLING"](http://www.uci.ch/mm/Document/News/Rulesandregulation/17/40/01/16-PAR-20160101-EAmendmentsinforceon01.01.2016_English.pdf). UCI. Retrieved 23 December 2016.

1. ["Cycling"](https://web.archive.org/web/20160814210814/http://www.paralympiceducation.org.au/primary/cycling). Australian Paralympic Committee. 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.paralympiceducation.org.au/primary/cycling) on 2016-08-14.

1. ["Para-cycling High Performance"](http://www.cycling.org.au/?Page=7751). Australia: Cycling Australia. Retrieved 14 June 2012.

1. ["Guide to the Paralympic Games – Appendix 1"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120426013020/http://www.london2012.com/documents/locog-publications/london-2012-guide-to-the-paralympic-games.pdf). London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. 2011. p. 42. Archived from [the original](http://www.london2012.com/documents/locog-publications/london-2012-guide-to-the-paralympic-games.pdf) on 26 April 2012. Retrieved 9 April 2012.

1. ["UCI Para-cycling Classification Guide"](http://www.uci.ch/Modules/BUILTIN/getObject.asp?MenuId=MTI2MzI&ObjTypeCode=FILE&type=FILE&id=NjA1ODg&LangId=1). UCI. 17 April 2012. p. 5.

1. ["Paralympic Cycling Road - Schedule, Results, Medals | London 2012"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120614054903/http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/cycling-road/events/index.html). Archived from [the original](http://www.london2012.com/paralympics/cycling-road/events/index.html) on 2012-06-14. Retrieved 2012-06-14.

1. ["Ranking — PARA — Cycling 2012"](https://web.archive.org/web/20120613225932/http://www.uci.ch/templates/BUILTIN-NOFRAMES/Template3/layout.asp?MenuId=MTU3MTU&LangId=1). Union Cycliste Internationale. June 2012. Archived from [the original](http://www.uci.ch/templates/BUILTIN-NOFRAMES/Template3/layout.asp?MenuId=MTU3MTU&LangId=1) on 13 June 2012. Retrieved 14 June 2012.

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