braces/prostheses or fastened limbs on parts of the cycle, are not allowed. In any cases, a safety mechanism has to be installed. 

Except for handcycles, a cyclist’s position shall be supported solely by the pedals, the saddle and the handlebar. 

(text modified on 01.07.13) 

16.14.005 An athlete with above knee amputation may use a support for the thigh only if, for safety reasons, there is no fixation of the thigh to the bicycle. This means, that the support may be a half tube attached to the cycle, with a closed base and maximum of 15 cm closed side at the base. In any cases, if a fixing device is used to the half tube, a release mechanism has to be installed. 

(text modified on 01.01.09; 01.01.10; 01.01.16; 01.02.17) 

16.14.006 Bicycles, tandems, tricycles and handcycles used in road events must have two independent braking systems. Bicycles and tandems must have an independent brake on each wheel. Disc brakes are authorised. 

Handcycle: If there is a braking system for the double wheels of a handcycle, it must act on both wheels. The braking systems must be dynamic; braking on just one wheel is not permitted. Disc brakes are authorised. 

Tricycle: Tricycles must have two braking systems, one at the front and one at the rear. The braking system on the double wheels must be dynamic and act on both wheels. Disc brakes are authorised. 

(text modified on 01.01.10; 01.10.13; 01.02.17, 01.07.18) 

16.14.007 In UCI para-cycling road world championships, where neutral race service is offered, it is probable that only standard bicycle wheels will be available. Therefore, it may not be possible to provide neutral service to tandem frames with hub spacing wider than a standard road bicycle. Also, it is very unlikely that neutral spare tricycle wheels will be available, or spare wheels suitable for handcycles, except where any wheel is interchangeable with a standard bicycle road wheel. 

(text modified on 26.06.07) 

16.14.008 With regards to the use of radio links or other means of remote communication during racing, article 2.2.024 applies. 

(text modified on 01.02.11; 01.10.11) 

