2015 Mid-Atlantic Wounded Warrior/Para-Cycling Series
Category Descriptions
These sport rules are modified from Paralympic and Wounded Warrior Games competition rules to suit this 2015 Mid-Atlantic Wounded Warrior and Para-Cycling Series. No prior military service is required to participate in this series.
• Handcycle Men and Women
Handcycle Disability Description: Lower mobility impairment/amputee that prohibits one from riding a two wheel upright bike
• Bicycle and Recumbent (Men and Women) Open
Open Disability Description: Permanent physical disability (orthopedic) and PTSD, TBI, and intellectual disability.
• Bicycle (Men and Women) Physical Disability
Physical Disability: Permanent physical disability (e.g., amputation or other similar impairment)
• Blind Stoker Tandem (Men and Women)
Athletes who have visual impairments ride tandem bicycles with a guide, either upright or recumbent. Upright cyclists are athletes who can ride a standard bicycle.
Category Descriptions
These sport rules are modified from Paralympic and Wounded Warrior Games competition rules to suit this 2015 Mid-Atlantic Wounded Warrior and Para-Cycling Series. No prior military service is required to participate in this series.
• Handcycle Men and Women
Handcycle Disability Description: Lower mobility impairment/amputee that prohibits one from riding a two wheel upright bike
• Bicycle and Recumbent (Men and Women) Open
Open Disability Description: Permanent physical disability (orthopedic) and PTSD, TBI, and intellectual disability.
• Bicycle (Men and Women) Physical Disability
Physical Disability: Permanent physical disability (e.g., amputation or other similar impairment)
• Blind Stoker Tandem (Men and Women)
Athletes who have visual impairments ride tandem bicycles with a guide, either upright or recumbent. Upright cyclists are athletes who can ride a standard bicycle.