PARA CYCLING NEWS
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IPC Announces Athlete of the Month Shortlist for July
The month of July included major international tournaments across various summer sports that allowed athletes to fine tune their performances heading into the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Britain's Rising Cycling Star Who Fell From the Sky
Nobody expected Mark Colbourne to throw himself into competitive sport after a paragliding accident three years ago, but now the Brit is set to make headlines at the London 2012 Paralympic Games
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Italian Passion to Drive Zanardi to Pole Position
Former Formula 1 driver Alex Zanardi of Italy explains how handcycling was like meeting the woman of his dreams after having both of his legs amputated.
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Cundy to Spearhead British Para-Cyclists
Jody Cundy, as well as Sarah Storey, both swimmers turned cyclists, will look to repeat as Paralympic champions for Great Britain at London 2012.
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London 2012 Para-Cycling: What to Watch
With eight days of Para-Cycling events at London 2012 , here's a quick guide for what spectators should look out for each day.
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Para-Cycling: 12 Facts for London 2012
Here’s a list of 12 interesting things you should know about Para-Cycling at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Jezek Could Become Most Decorated Para-Cyclist
Here's a preview of our profile with Czech para-cyclist Jiri Jezek that will appear in the August edition of the IPC's magazine, The Paralympian.
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Colin Lynch: Shot at Glory
Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch shares how many athletes are putting their lives on hold for a shot at Paralympic glory in London.
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Sarah Storey: Krasna Lipa Tour 2012
With 50 days to go until the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Great Britain's Sarah Storey gives her account of the Krasna Lipa Tour in the Czech Republic
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Road Accident Jeopardises Paralympian’s London Hopes
Great Britain's hand-cyclist Rachel Morris is battling to recover from an accident in time for the London 2012 Paralympic Games
Sarah Storey: Just when you thought things couldn’t get any busier!
Great Britain’s cyclist Sarah Storey is filling her schedule with training and media events.
![Leo-Pekka Tahti](/sites/default/files/images/120131112432197_82833483.jpg)
Finland Names 32 Athletes for London 2012
At the London 2012 Paralympic Games, Finland hopes to bring home at least seven medals – one more than the country won at Beijing 2008.
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US Paralympic Cycling Team Announced for London
U.S. Paralympics, a division of the United States Olympic Committee, has announced athlete nominations for the 2012 U.S. Paralympic Cycling Team that will compete in the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
Du Toit and Pistorius Headline South African Team
South Africa revealed all of the 62 athletes on Wednesday (20 June) that will be representing the nation at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.
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Cyclists Test London Paralympic Venue
More than 150 para-cyclists had the opportunity to train at the Brands Hatch London 2012 venue this week in London.
Sarah Storey: Soggy Time Trials!
As Great Britain’s Sarah Storey prepares for London, she braves the British weather for an afternoon of time trials.
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Australia’s Para-Cycling Team Named
The Australian Paralympic Committee announced its 15-strong Para-Cycling squad for London 2012 on Tuesday (12 June).
Sarah Storey: London Nocturne and Capernwray Women’s Road Race
Some people may have thought it wasn't possible for the women to ride the London Nocturne on Saturday evening and the Capernwray Road Race on Sunday morning because of the 250-mile transfer between the two events. Great Britain’s Sarah Storey has certainly proved them wrong, coming an impressive 10th in the Nocturne and then taking the victory at Capernwray.
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New Zealand Cycling, Rowing and Shooting Teams Named
Ten more athletes will represent New Zealand at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.