Objective: To quantify the effects of acute hypoxic exposure on exercise capacity and
performance, which includes continuous and intermittent forms of exercise. Design: A …

Background Ultra-endurance events are gaining popularity in multiple exercise disciplines,
including cycling. With increasing numbers of ultra-cycling events, aspects influencing …

Purpose: To describe the demand of recent World Cup (WC) races comparing top-10 (T10)
and non-top-10 (N-T10) performances using power data. Methods: Race data were …

We evaluated the efficacy of heart rate variability (HRV)-guided training in adolescent
athletes during a 2-week, high altitude (≈ 1900 m) training camp. Sixteen middle-and long …

Purpose: Ambient temperature affects endurance exercise performance. However, most
research has been conducted in a laboratory-based setting, and whether there are sex …

Featured Application Optimization of performance in time-trial cycling events through the
selection of posture while considering comfort. Abstract Cyclists usually define their posture …

Purpose: To examine the power-output distribution and sprint characteristics of professional
female road cyclists. Methods: A total of 31 race files, representing top 5 finishes, were …

Purpose We analyzed the influence of altitude on real-world cycling performance in top-level
professional cyclists attending to whether they were altitude natives or not. Methods Thirty …

Background: Efforts are needed to improve antidoping procedures. The widespread use of
power meters among cyclists could help in this regard. However, controversy exists on …

Over the past few decades the possibility to capture real-time data from road cyclists has
drastically improved. Given the increasing pressure for improved transparency and …