H3

H3 is a para-cycling classification. The UCI recommends this be coded as MH3 or WH3. Definition Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) defines H3 as: H3.1 (ex-H2.1) Paraplegic with impairments corresponding to a complete lesion from Th1 to Th3 Very limited trunk stability Impaired sympathetic nerve system Non-spinal cord injury, but functional ability profile equivalent to sport class H3.1 (ex-H2.1) Recumbent position in handbike mandatory (AP-bikes). H3.2 (ex-H2.2) Paraplegic with impairments corresponding to a complete lesion from Th4 to Th10 Limited trunk stability Non-spinal cord injury, functional ability profile equivalent to sport class H3.2 (ex-H2.2) Recumbent position in handbike mandatory (AP-bikes) Moderate quadriplegia with/without athetosis/ataxia Severe hemiplegia (non-ambulant) Severe diplegia (non-ambulant) and athetosis/ataxia Neurological impairments with at least grade 1 spasticity in upper limb. The cycle This classification can use an AP2 recumbent, which is a competition cycle that is reclined at 30 degrees and has a rigid frame. This classification can also use an AP3 hand cycle which is inclined at 0 degrees and is reclined on a rigid competition frame. The classification can also use an ATP2 cycle which is a long seated forward cycle on a rigid frame.