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HANDCYCLE [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-03-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Cycling
- Disabled Sports
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- handcycle
1, record 1, English, handcycle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- handbike 2, record 1, English, handbike
correct
- hand cycle 3, record 1, English, hand%20cycle
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The pedals on a handcycle are operated by hand. Handcycles have two wheels at the back and one at the front. 4, record 1, English, - handcycle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bicycles, tricycles, tandems and handcycles can be used in road racing events. 4, record 1, English, - handcycle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "tricycle", in which the athlete pedals with his lower limbs (legs and feet) a cycle with three wheels. 5, record 1, English, - handcycle
Record 1, Key term(s)
- hand bike
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Cyclisme
- Sports adaptés
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- vélo à main
1, record 1, French, v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20main
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cycle dont le système d’entraînement est actionné manuellement. 2, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20main
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le vélo à main (handcycle) de performance offre une position plus aérodynamique pour une moins grande résistance au vent, il file comme un jet, plus difficile au transfert, mais la performance offerte est digne des grandes compétitions, le choix par excellence des grands noms au paralympique! 3, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20main
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «tricycle», qui a trois roues et que l’athlète pédale avec la force de ses jambes et pieds. 4, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20main
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
vélo à main : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 20 août 2014. 5, record 1, French, - v%C3%A9lo%20%C3%A0%20main
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Ciclismo
- Deportes para personas con discapacidad
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- bicicleta de mano
1, record 1, Spanish, bicicleta%20de%20mano
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los pedales de una bicicleta de mano son operados con las manos. Las bicicletas de mano tienen dos ruedas en la parte posterior y una al frente. 2, record 1, Spanish, - bicicleta%20de%20mano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Como en el triatlón practicado por personas sin discapacidad, las pruebas constan de tres disciplinas: natación en aguas abiertas, ciclismo en ruta y carrera a pie. […] Así, en el ciclismo se pueden utilizar bicicletas de mano, bicicleta convencional con o sin adaptaciones, tándem o triciclo. 3, record 1, Spanish, - bicicleta%20de%20mano
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No confundir con "triciclo", que tiene tres ruedas y que impulsa el atleta pedaleando con sus piernas y pies. 4, record 1, Spanish, - bicicleta%20de%20mano
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-06-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
- Cycling
- Disabled Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- tricycle
1, record 2, English, tricycle
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A velocipede with three wheels (now usually one in front and one on each side behind), driven by treadles actuated by the feet ... 2, record 2, English, - tricycle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Used by athletes whose balance makes them unable to race on a two-wheeled bike. 3, record 2, English, - tricycle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "handcycle", which may also have three wheels, but is propelled by hand cranks. 4, record 2, English, - tricycle
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de véhicules automobiles et de bicyclettes
- Cyclisme
- Sports adaptés
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tricycle
1, record 2, French, tricycle
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cycle à trois roues, dont deux à l'arrière le plus souvent. 2, record 2, French, - tricycle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé par des athlètes qui, pour des raisons d’équilibre, ne peuvent concourir sur un vélo à deux roues. 3, record 2, French, - tricycle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «vélo à main», qui peut avoir trois roues, mais qui est entrainé par la force des bras. 4, record 2, French, - tricycle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de vehículos automotores y bicicletas
- Ciclismo
- Deportes para personas con discapacidad
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- triciclo
1, record 2, Spanish, triciclo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vehículo de tres ruedas, dos traseras y una delantera, especialmente el que se mueve mediante dos pedales. 2, record 2, Spanish, - triciclo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Usado por atletas que, por un problema de equilibrio, no pueden competir en una bicicleta de dos ruedas. 3, record 2, Spanish, - triciclo
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
No confundir con "bicicleta de mano", que puede tener tres ruedas, pero que se impulsa con la fuerza de los brazos. 4, record 2, Spanish, - triciclo
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