By Nick Hope, BBC Paralympic sports reporter
Six-time Paralympic champion David Weir and his long-term coach Jenny Archer have launched a new academy to help unearth future Paralympic medallists.
The Weir Archer Academy will be based at the Kingsmeadow Athletics Stadium… Continue Reading…
GB Rowing are looking for some new athletes for their Rio team.
They are specifically looking for 2 female athletes for the Trunk & Arms category,
but welcome contact from anyone who wants to get involved in the sport.
More information here. Contact Helen.Blamey@gbrowingteam.org.uk… Continue Reading…
Well, it’s all over now and Paralympic results are in….
A grand total of 7 golds and 2 silver medals.
If our users were a country, we’d be 21st on the medal table, between Canada and New Zealand.
Congratulations to all our medal winners.
Best wishes to all the… Continue Reading…
Another fine evening in the Olympic Stadium as Dave Weir destroys the elite field of T54 racers yet again.
Great Britain’s David Weir brought the crowds in Olympic Stadium to their feet once more as he took his second gold of the London Games with a thrilling victory in the men’s… Continue Reading…
Marieke Vervoort T52 200m Silver:
Toni Piispanen T51 100m Gold:
Dave Weir T54 500m Gold:
Mickey wins in style:… Continue Reading…
Schwalbe Marathon Plus 22, 24, 25 and 26 Inch Puncture Resistant Tyres
The safest bicycle tyre for most purposes is the “flat-less” tire Marathon Plus. This tyre incorporates a SmartGuard belt, made out of highly elastic special rubber, which is
approx. 5mm thick. The… Continue Reading…
Wheelchair Maintenance Suggested Minimum Schedule
Wheelchair Maintenance As required
If your wheelchair should get wet, please dry it afterwards
To clean your wheelchair please consult manufactures handbook to see what can be used (Typically only mild household cleaners… Continue Reading…
Wheelchair Tyres for Racing, Activity and Day Chairs
Wheelchair Tyres
The type of wheelchair tyres you select for your wheelchair will dramatically impact your ride’s smoothness, maneuverability, speed and control. Pneumatic tyres and airless tyres are two types… Continue Reading…
Folding Wheelchair – Do They perform?
For many folding wheelchairs are thought off in a poor way. Memories of folding wheelchairs being clunky, heavy and wobbly devices.
If your an existing folding chair user when did you last purchase / select it. You would be amazed how… Continue Reading…
Rugby Wheelchairs – Our Most Frequently Asked Questions
There are many issues to consider when choosing a rugby wheelchair. In this article we cover 5 key points:
Eligibility for playing wheelchair rugby
Wheelchair Rugby Classification process
The difference between… Continue Reading…