PARA CYCLING NEWS

Sarah Storey wins third London 2012 gold

Sarah Storey, Alex Zanardi and Jiri Jezek highlight the cycling Ones to Watch list for this season.

Alex Zanardi

Italian handcyclist Alex Zanardi says he’s ready to start his road to Rio 2016 with the Para-Cycling Road World Cup this week.

Robbi Weldon

There will be 243 athletes from 31 different countries in Italy this week for the first stage of the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup.

Agitos representation during the Beijing Opening Ceremony

The International Paralympic Committee has concluded there is no need for any action to be taken against Monique van der Vorst.

Jiri Jezek

Here’s a brief run-down of the top para-sport events around the world to keep your eyes on in June.

Women on a bike, cycling on a road outside

Paralympians Mark Colbourne and David Stone will feature.

Fiona Southorn

A 10-strong team will represent New Zealand at this year’s Para-cycling Road World Cup and Road World Championships.

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Former professional track cyclist Jon Norfolk to take up position in June

Stuart Tripp

Stuart Tripp, Carol Cooke, Michael Gallagher and Jayme Richardson will all be a part of the Australian team that competes at the 2013 UCI Para-Cycling Road World Championships.

Sarah Storey wins third London 2012 gold

Sarah Storey, Jody Cundy and Mark Colbourne will all be a part of British Cycling’s Podium Programme this year.

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There will be 22 para-sport medal events at Glasgow 2014, compared to a previous high of 15, across five para-sports

WADA Doping Control Video

World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) warns "cheats" of GW501516

Colin Lynch

Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch writes about his recent training trip to escape the cold northern winter.

Noam Gershony

The IPC's Editorial and Social Media Co-ordinator explains why athletes injured in war shouldn’t need a specific day to honour their stories, but instead should be acknowledged on any given day.

A picture of a man with one arm cycling during pursuit race.

The USA won 17 medals in cycling at London 2012, and every member of that team will be returning for the 2013 season.

A picture of a man waiting for it's start during a para-cycling race.

Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch looks to turn arrogance into confidence to make 2013 a winning season for himself.

Alex Zanardi

Twenty one years after competing at the motor-racing circuit as an F3000 driver, Italy's Alex Zanardi - who also raced in F1 - returned to Brands Hatch to light up the Games, striking double gold in the hand-cycling events.

Sarah Storey wins third London 2012 gold

29 British Paralympians and members of LOCOG recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for London 2012

Colin Lynch

Irish cyclist Colin Lynch writes about how the next four years leading up to Rio 2016 will different for him than the last four heading into London 2012.

Leon Gaysli

Sometimes it takes more than a winner to inspire and excite fans. That was certainly the case for Haitian earthquake survivor Leon Gaysli when he crossed the line last at Brands Hatch. The emotional moment is the No. 34 of 2012.