The International Cycling Union says that a World Cup for para-cyclists will start racing in 2010.
The inaugural circuit of three events will be held between May and July in Correze, France; Segovia, Spain; and Baie-Comeau, Canada. UCI para-cycling coordinator Chantale Philie says a fourth event in Asia or Oceania should be added to the World Cup in 2011.
Riders and national teams will earn points to qualify for the 2011 Para-cycling Road World Championships in Roskilde, Denmark.
One likely competitor is Alex Zanardi, the former Formula One driver who lost both legs in a racing accident eight years ago. Zanardi is aiming to make the Italian hand cycling team at the 2012 Paralympics in London.
