Disability cycling is growing fast, so check out our guide and get in on the action.

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Tandem bicycles
Cyclists with visual impairments can ride tandems, on both road and track, with a sighted pilot.

Britain won gold at the Athens Paralympics, Aileen McGlynn and Ellen Hunter taking victory in the 1km time trial.

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Tricycles
Cyclists with balance difficulties compete on tricycles, but only in road events.

Whatever your level, there is a wide and growing range available, although at first they can be difficult to master.

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Handcycles
Athletes who are wheelchair users and unable to ride a standard racing bike, or tricycle, ride on the road using three-wheeled handcycles.

Handcycling made its debut at the Athens Paralympics.

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Standard bicycles
Riders with cerebral palsy compete on road and track using standard racing bikes.

Britain's Darren Kenny won two gold medals at the Athens Paralympics, claiming a world record in the process.

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Get cycling!
If you want to know more about any of these sports, our friends at British Cycling will put you in touch with the right people.

Drop them a line and get yourself out on the road.

Contact:
Paul West, Disability Cycling Co-Ordinator British Cycling
Stuart Street
Manchester
M11 4DQ
Tel: 0161 274 2021

Get cycling!

Contact: Paul West, Disability Cycling Tel: 0161 274 2021 E-mail Paul West

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