Effect of Cycling Cadence on Neuromuscular Function: A Systematic Review of Acute and Chronic Alterations

Mater, Adrien; Clos, Pierre; Lepers, Romuald

doi:10.3390/ijerph18157912

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“…CA is an important factor for cycling performance that has been widely investigated in recent years 19,20 . Although CA of ~60 rev•min −1 has been shown to minimize metabolic cost under laboratory conditions, cyclists chose a relatively higher CA during both competitions (XCC = 81.2 ± 4.7 and XCO = 77.4 ± 4.3 rev•min −1 ), as has been previously reported 19 .…”

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Mechanical demands and pacing profile adopted by elite mountain bikers during different cross-country events

Arriel,

Meireles,

Souza

et al. 2023

JPhysEduc

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Different competitive environments appears to affect the physical demands during the sports competitions. Thus, the aim of this study was to report the mechanical demand and pacing behaviour of twelve male elite mountain bikers on cross-country short track (XCC) and cross-country Olympic (XCO). During both competition, total race time, speed, power output (PO) and cadence (CA) were recorded. As the race time in the XCC is shorter (21.0 ± 0.5 vs 84.0 ± 3.0 min; p<0.01), the average speed (26.6 ± 0.6 vs 17.8 ± 0.6 km/h; p<0.01), PO (365.0 ± 26.7 vs 301.0 ± 26.2 watts; p<0.01) and CA (81.2 ± 4.7 vs 77.4 ± 4.3 rev∙min−1; p=0.01) were higher than the XCO. While a variable pacing was adopted during XCC, a positive profile was adopted in XCO. In addition, athletes adopted a more conservative starting pace during XCC (below average race speed) but a faster start during XCO (above average race speed). These findings demonstrated that mechanical parameters and pacing profile adopted by cyclists are different between XCC and XCO. Therefore, mountain bikers and coaches must develop specific strategy and training methods in order to obtain success in each competition.

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Mechanical demands and pacing profile adopted by elite mountain bikers during different cross-country events

Arriel,

Meireles,

Souza

et al. 2023

JPhysEduc

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“…This lower cadence could be related to an acute fatigue which makes it difficult to maintain the cadence in the last 5 sec. However, it is important to mention that a not fixed cadence is not a perfect indicator of fatigability [41]. The higher heart rate outcomes (peak [HR Peak ], average [HR Aver ], and variation [HR Var ]) observed at the WAnT test of 30 sec can also explain this acute fatigue, that during maximum tests appears to be more peripheral than central [42].…”

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Duration Effects on Wingate and Functional Power Threshold Test Outputs in Female Cyclists

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The response of female cyclists depending on the functional test duration has not been studied. This study aims to analyse the effect of modification of the duration of two different functional tests: Wingate (WAnT) and Functional Power Threshold (FTP) in female cyclists. Fourteen cyclists (27 ±8 years, 1.66 ±0.08 m, and 60.6 ±7.2 kg) performed 2 test days with a 24-hour break between days, varying the test duration (WAnT 20- or 30-sec, and FTP 8- or 10-min). Relative power output, cadence, heart rate, local oxygen saturation, lactate, and rating of perceived exertion were measured in each test. Time duration did not affect the power output outcomes in both tests (p>0.05). However, WAnT of 20 sec, compared with the test of 30 sec, resulted in a lower cadence decrease in the last 5 sec (p<0.01, ES=1.3), lower heart rate variables (peak, average and variation; p<0.01, ES>0.5), and higher execution inclination of local oxygen saturation (p<0.05 and ES=1.0). In conclusion, the time variations assessed do not alters power outcomes in female cyclists. However, higher acute fatigue can be observed in the WAnT of 30 sec, which suggests the use of the test of 20 sec to allow continue training afterwards.

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“…CA is an important factor for cycling performance that has been widely investigated in recent years (BRENNAN et al, 2019;MATER;CLOS;LEPERS, 2021).…”

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A general approach for analysis and enhancement performance in mountain biking modality

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Mountain biking (MTB) is an off-road cycling modality which is performed on a variety of unpaved terrains that normally include natural and/or artificial obstacles, such as trails in forests, rock garden and mud, involving successive uphill and downhill sections. Cross-country (XC) is the most popular competition format in MTB, which is composed by eight events, being Olympic cross-country (XCO) the best known among them. In addition to XCO, other XC events have gained popularity, but there are few studies on the topic. The cross-country mountain biking (XC-MTB) regulations and bicycles have been changed along the years, generating debates and uncertainties among cyclists. In this sense, the general aim of this thesis was to provide an up-todate overview of the topic, and to contribute to the advancement of knowledge on the XC-MTB events. For this, four studies were developed. Study one is a literature review that presents and discusses the most relevant scientific evidence on the XC-MTB, focusing on the characteristics of the main XC events and cyclists, as well as the development of bicycles, accidents and injuries in this sport. Evidence suggests that the physiological responses and mechanical demands change according to XC event. Moreover, we identified that the characteristics of cyclists differ according to the level of performance, and we highlighted the importance of pacing and the ability to perform technical sections of the circuit to be competitive in XC-MTB. Regarding bicycles, it is possibly to suggest that the bicycle equipped with 29” wheel and full suspension (frame with front and rear suspension) has the potential to achieve superior performance on XC-MTB circuits. The purpose of the study two was to investigate the pacing profile and performance level of XC cyclists on different technical and non-technical sections during a cross-country short track (XCC) event. Twenty professional cyclists (under23 and elite) performed six laps on a XCC circuit during the International MTB Cup. In general, the cyclists adopted a positive pacing profile, the same profile adopted by the elite and under-23. Faster cyclists adopted a more even pacing profile, while slower cyclists adopted a reverse J-shaped pacing profile. In addition, faster cyclists spent less time than slower cyclists during a non-technical sustained uphill section. Therefore, we conclude that superior XCC performance was associated with a more even pacing profile and a higher performance on a non-technical sustained climb section. The purpose of the study three was to evaluate mechanical parameters and pacing profile adopted by twelve professional male elite XC cyclists during XCC and XCO events in MTB World Cup. During both competitions, total time, speed, power output (PO) and cadence (CA) were recorded. While total race time was higher in XCO, speed, PO and CA were significantly higher in XCC. The pacing profile adopted by the cyclists in XCC was variable, while in XCO was positive. In addition, cyclists adopted a more conservative starting pace in XCC (below average race speed) but a more aggressive start in XCO (above average race speed). Therefore, since the parameters evaluated are different between XCC and XCO, the strategies and training methods developed to achieve superior performance must be specific to each competition format. Finally, the purpose of the study four was to assess whether body mass and body composition may be related to performance measures in XC-MTB, such as PO and time to exhaustion. Forty amateur XC cyclists were recruited to participate in this study. Anthropometric measurements were take and an incremental test on a cycle ergometer was performed. Our findings show that body mass and fat mass are associated with XC-MTB performance measures, but fat-free mass did not.

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Effect of Cycling Cadence on Neuromuscular Function: A Systematic Review of Acute and Chronic Alterations

Cited by 3 publications

References 44 publications

Mechanical demands and pacing profile adopted by elite mountain bikers during different cross-country events

Mechanical demands and pacing profile adopted by elite mountain bikers during different cross-country events

Duration Effects on Wingate and Functional Power Threshold Test Outputs in Female Cyclists

A general approach for analysis and enhancement performance in mountain biking modality

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