PARA CYCLING NEWS

Road Cycling World Cup moves to Spain
The second stage of the UCI Para-Cycling Road World Cup will challenge 250 athletes this weekend in Segovia, Spain.

Which cyclists should I watch in 2013?
Sarah Storey, Alex Zanardi and Jiri Jezek highlight the cycling Ones to Watch list for this season.

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

Para-Cycling Road World Cup to kick off
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.

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

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

British Cycling announces teams for UCI Paracycling world cups
Paralympians Mark Colbourne and David Stone will feature.

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

British Cycling appoint new para-cycling lead coach
Former professional track cyclist Jon Norfolk to take up position in June

Australia reveal road cycling Worlds squad
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.

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

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

WADA alert to all athletes
World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) warns "cheats" of GW501516

Colin Lynch: Benefits of a training partner
Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch writes about his recent training trip to escape the cold northern winter.

Stuart Lieberman: Paralympic war veterans
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.

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

Colin Lynch: Believing I can win again
Irish para-cyclist Colin Lynch looks to turn arrogance into confidence to make 2013 a winning season for himself.

No. 1: Alex Zanardi wins hearts in pole position
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.

Queen honours Paralymians and LOCOG employees in New Years Honours list
29 British Paralympians and members of LOCOG recognised by Queen Elizabeth II for London 2012

Colin Lynch: Commitment
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.