Para Cycling Classification
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At AusCycling, we support events for cyclists with a range of impairments, showcasing the incredible power of cycling to transform lives.
We recognise classifications governed by both Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI), international governing body for para cycling at the Paralympic Games, and Australian partner organisations for inclusive cycling disciplines.
All classification enquiries can be sent to Emily Ayles, Classification Specialist at [email protected]
Find Your Classification
Classification is key to fair competition. Here's how to get started:
- Physical Impairment: Apply through AusCycling (download the request form below).
- Visual Impairment: Contact Paralympics Australia
- Hearing Impairment: Deaf Sports Australia
- Intellectual Impairment: Sport Inclusion Australia
- Transplant: Transplant Australia
UCI Para Cycling disciplines
Open to athletes aged 8+ with physical or visual impairments.
Athletes can compete in road and track, at club, state national and international levels, including the Paralympic Games.
In road cycling, athletes compete on a tandem bike (B-class), standard bike (C-class), three-wheeled trike (T-class) or handcycle (H-class), depending on their impairment.
In track cycling, athletes compete in a velodrome on a tandem bike (B-class) or standard bike (C-class).
Masterlist
At AusCycling, we maintain a Masterlist of athletes with who hold provisional, national and international classification for Paralympic disciplines. This list is updated regularly.
If you've received an AusCycling national classification or UCI international classification but are no longer competing, you can easily remove yourself from the Masterlist by contacting [email protected].
Download the AusCycling Request for Classification Form
This form is to request a Physical Impairment provisional or national level classification. Once completed, please send to [email protected].
- AusCycling Request for Classification Form 2025 - Download AusCycling Request for Classification Form 2025
Partner Organisation Classifications – Inclusive / Adaptive Cycling disciplines
At AusCycling, we also support events for athletes with Hearing Impairments, Intellectual Impairments, Transplants, and those using Adaptive Mountain Bikes at club, state and national level.
For athletes with classifications governed by our partner organizations (Intellectual Impairment, Hearing Impairment, Transplant), please visit the following websites to find relevant Masterlists:
- Intellectual Impairment: visit Sport Inclusion Australia
- Hearing Impairment: visit Deaf Sports Australia
- Transplant: visit Transplant Australia
Useful Resources
Paralympics Australia Resources on Para Cycling
For more information on classification and the classification process, download the resources below developed by Paralympics Australia.
- Para Cycling Information Sheet - Download Para Cycling Information Sheet
- What is Classification? - Download What is Classification?
Sport Integrity Australia Learning Modules
Take the Sport Integrity Australia Learning Module on Classification here.
AusCycling Para Cycling Resources
Use the resources below to understand AusCycling's classification policy and classification rules.
- AusCycling Classification Policy - Download AusCycling Classification Policy
- AusCycling Classification Rules - Download AusCycling Classification Rules
If you'd like to protest your classification outcome, please complete the below form and submit to [email protected].
- AusCycling Classification Protest Form - Download AusCycling Classification Protest Form
Maintaining Fair Play
AusCycling and Paralympics Australia are committed to protecting the integrity of Para Sport. Intentional Misrepresentation (IM) is considered to be one of the most serious threats to the integrity of classification and Para sport. IM involves a deliberate attempt to mislead the classification process or gain an unfair sporting advantage, undermining the principle of fair and meaningful competition.
Paralympics Australia is the body that manages national level IM for athletes and support personnel who are involved in national level classification and competition.
