Influence of starting strategy on cycling time trial performance in the heat
Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Georg Thieme Verlag
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Exercise, Biomedical and Health Science / Centre for Exercise and Sports Science Research
RAS ID
8028
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to determine the influence of starting strategy on time trial performance in the heat. Eleven endurance trained male cyclists (30±5 years, 79.5±4.6 kg, V˙O2max 58.5±5.0 ml.kg.−1 min−1) performed four 20-km time trials in the heat (32.7±0.7°C and 55% relative humidity). The first time trial was completed at a self-selected pace (SPTT). During the following time trials, subjects performed the initial 2.5-km at power outputs 10% above (10% ATT), 10% below (10% BTT) or equal (ETT) to that of the average power during the initial 2.5-km of the self-selected trial; the remaining 17.5-km was self-paced. Throughout each time trial, power output, rectal temperature, skin temperature, heat storage, pain intensity and thermal sensation were taken. Despite significantly (P
DOI
10.1055/s-0028-1104582
Comments
Abbiss, C. R., Peiffer, J. J., Wall, B. A., Martin, D. T., & Laursen, P. B. (2009). Influence of starting strategy on cycling time trial performance in the heat. International journal of sports medicine, 30(03), 188-193. Available here