Kinematics of Backward Standing Starts in Elite Cyclists: The Effect of Initial Crank Angle.
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DOI: 10.1080/02701367.2021.2009109
Abstract: Purpose: In modern sprint cycling competitions, the athletes perform a preparatory movement that consists in reaching the backmost standing position, quickly accelerating the body forward at the starting signal. The purpose of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: backward standing; crank angle; kinematics; elite cyclists ... See more keywords
Five weeks of heat training increases haemoglobin mass in elite cyclists
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DOI: 10.1113/ep088544
Abstract: What is the central question of this study? Do haemoglobin mass and red blood cell volume increase in elite cyclists training in a hot environment compared to a control group training at normal temperature? What… read more here.
Keywords: elite cyclists; haemoglobin mass; heat training;
The Aerobic and Anaerobic Contribution During Repeated 30-s Sprints in Elite Cyclists
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DOI: 10.3389/fphys.2021.692622
Abstract: Although the ability to sprint repeatedly is crucial in road cycling races, the changes in aerobic and anaerobic power when sprinting during prolonged cycling has not been investigated in competitive elite cyclists. Here, we used… read more here.
Keywords: aerobic power; sprint; elite cyclists; power ... See more keywords
May Young Elite Cyclists Have Less Efficient Bone Metabolism?
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DOI: 10.3390/nu11051178
Abstract: The purpose of this work was to describe changes in metabolic activity in the bones of young male competitive cyclists (CYC) as compared with age-matched controls (CON) over a one-year period of study. Eight adolescent… read more here.
Keywords: may young; elite cyclists; less efficient; bone ... See more keywords