Disability Cycling
Disability Cycling groups athletes into categories according to their physical ability. 3 categories are available:
Handcycling
which uses an adapted trike propelled using your arm. A handcycle differs from a standard cycle because the drive and steering is all done by the front wheel and pedals are replaced by handgrips. There are different styles of handbike; recumbent, sitting, or kneeling bikes.
Tricycling
Cycling
Both men and women compete either on the road or in the velodrome (track). Track events range from short sprints to time trials and pursuits of up to 5km (Handcycles do not compete in the velodrome at the Paralympics). Road events range from times trials of 40km to road races of 65km.
What’s on offer at Greenbank Sports Academy?
Wheels for All (Indoor & Outdoor Cycling)
4 – 6pm Tuesday
Cost: Free
Age: 5 – 19
A fun session for individuals with different needs, delivered by a qualified instructor.
A range of adapted cycles are available to ride.
Cycles can be hired out on other days.
Contact
Daniel Coonan
Telephone 01925 234213
Mobile: 07772161710
Mark Palmer Telephone: 0151 2807757
Mobile: 07813692612
Handcycling Club
6 – 7pm Wednesday
Cost: £1
Age: 11+ Need to demostrate awareness of traffic dangers.
The club offers wheelchair users the opportunity to train in Sefton Park on hand cycles accompanied by a trained coach and cyclist.
Contact
Pete Wyman
Mobile: 07733930221
peter.wyman@greenbank-project.org.uk
National Contact
British Cycling
Stuart Street
Manchester M11 4DQ
Telephone: 0161 274 2000
Fax: 0161 274 2001
Hand Cycling Association UK
Telephone: 01273 269274
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