Physiological characteristics of elite vs non-elite enduro mountain bike cyclists
Journal Title: Journal of Science and Cycling - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
Enduro mountain bike racing debuted internationally in 2013 as the Enduro World Series (EWS). Riders compete individually on multiple timed predominantly downhill stages and travel generally uphill between stages either by riding or mechanical uplift. Terrain covered in enduro race stages is similar to downhill racing (DH) though climbing sections similar to cross country Olympic (XCO) are often included. The overall event distance and duration is reciprocal with cross country marathon (XCM) racing. Previous research in XCO, XCM and DH indicates successful athletes from each discipline show specific physiological characteristics, particularly the importance of increased power to weight ratio and measures of maximal aerobic capacity (VO2max) (Novak and Dascombe, 2014). However, the rapid growth of enduro racing means there is a dearth of literature on the demands of enduro racing. The aim of this study was to identify the physiological characteristics of successful enduro mountain bike racers.
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