HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — U.S. Paralympics Cycling will be coming to Huntsville to kick off its 2021 domestic schedule.
The Rocket City will be hosting one of four domestic cycling events, the U.S. Paralympics Cycling Open, which is the second opportunity cyclists will have to qualify for the Paralympic Games in Tokyo this coming summer.
The events will be held on April 17 and 18 in Huntsville's Cummings Research Park. Time trials will be held on April 17 and road races will be held on April 18.
Approximately 100 athletes are expected to compete in the events.
“Huntsville is honored to host a world-class event for the U.S. Paralympics Cycling Open in 2021," Mayor Tommy Battle said. “We’re a city that embraces a competitive spirit in all that we do, and the Paralympics adds another dimension to a community that respects and admires high performance. We’re excited for the opportunity to experience the skill, determination, and athletic prowess of these outstanding athletes and for all those who dare to dream and excel.”
There will be three different types of road cycling events: men's and women's road race, individual time trial and handcycling team relay.
“As we re-chart our path to Tokyo, we are eager to safely get our athletes back on the road for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic hit,” U.S. Paralympics Cycling Director Ian Lawless said. “With over 100 athletes competing to represent Team USA in 2021, this will be one of our largest domestic events of the year.”
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More information about the races will be posted to https://hsvchamber.org/ and https://cummingsresearchpark.com/ as the dates get closer.
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