Abstract
Adaptive cycling broadly encompasses a diverse and unique array of sporting events that enable physically challenged athletes to participate in sports with appropriate adaptations. These adaptations are geared toward improving athlete mobility and the ability to meaningfully participate in the sport. Adaptations are both sport and athlete specific. Adaptive cycling has evolved into an international phenomenon enabling para-athlete participation in their sports, whether for recreation or more organized sporting events like the Paralympic Games. It is crucial to elucidate the diversity of adaptive cycling to understand its full impact as a paralympic sport. This chapter surveys the array of major sports in which adaptive cycling plays a key role in improving athlete participation and performance.
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Gordon, A.H., De Luigi, A.J. (2023). Adaptive Cycling. In: De Luigi, A.J. (eds) Adaptive Sports Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-44285-8_12
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