Definitions
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- noun A
land vehicle resembling abicycle ortricycle but powered by thearms rather than thelegs .
Etymologies
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Examples
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The handcycle is a three-wheel contraption that can zip downhill at speeds up to 50 mph.
Glenwood Springs Post Independent - Top Stories Dale Shrull Post Independent Glenwood Springs, CO 2009
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Do you think you might be able to handle a 'handcycle' better?
Risk and Inspiration: my disability identity Elizabeth McClung 2008
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The 27-year-old Dutch athlete has been signed by the Rabobank women's team, meaning the former wheelchair and handcycle racer will now line up against elite able-bodied riders.
Paralympian Walks Again, Joins Pro Cycling Team After Regaining Use Of Legs 2011
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He pushes himself hard, and recently completed a handcycle marathon in one hour and fifty eight minutes!
Connie Lawn: Wintergreen Resort's Eighth Annual Wounded Warrior Weekend Connie Lawn 2012
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But he swims, rides his bike 12 miles each way to work and on Oct. 31 expects to cover the 26.2 miles of the Marine Corps Marathon in a little more than 90 minutes on his handcycle.
Marathons: What happens before the starting line Lenny Bernstein 2010
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I arrived just in time to watch the leaders in the wheelchair / handcycle division cross the finish line.
Jennifer Hamady: Lessons From a Marathon Jennifer Hamady 2011
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Her drive and determination quickly saw her winning handcycle races and earned her two silver medals in the handcycling road race and time trial at the Beijing Paralympics.
Paralympian Walks Again, Joins Pro Cycling Team After Regaining Use Of Legs 2011
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I arrived just in time to watch the leaders in the wheelchair / handcycle division cross the finish line.
Jennifer Hamady: Lessons From a Marathon Jennifer Hamady 2011
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Two women threw my cycling jersey on me, handed me food and drink, got me in my handcycle, and I was off.
Runners Jack Canfield 2010
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With shaking arms, I quickly transferred from my handcycle to my racing chair to do the “run.”
Runners Jack Canfield 2010
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