Comparison of mean maximal powers measured in indoor and outdoor tests and recorded during training and competition

Authors

  • Sébastien Duc University of Reims Champagne Ardennes; Laboratory PSMS (Performance, Health, Metrology, Society), (EA7507), Chemin des Rouliers, UFR STAPS Bat25 Campus Moulin de la Housse, 51100 Reims France
  • Pierre Ghiringhelli University of Reims Champagne Ardennes; Laboratory PSMS (Performance, Health, Metrology, Society), (EA7507), Chemin des Rouliers, UFR STAPS Bat25 Campus Moulin de la Housse, 51100 Reims France

Keywords:

record power profile, road, home-trainer, training, race

Abstract

The aim of this study was to compare the mean maximal powers (MMP) in road cycling measured during four conditions (training, racing, indoor and outdoor tests). Seven male amateur cyclists completed four test sessions (2 indoors and 2 outdoors) over a 14-day period, consisting of mean maximal power tests for durations of 5, 15, 30, 300 and 1200 s. Indoor testing was done on a home trainer while outdoor testing was on an uphill road. MMPs were also determined from power data recorded for 3-6 months during training sessions and competitions. No significant difference in MMPs was found between road and racing tests, nor between indoor and outdoor tests except for the 5 s duration (-10% for indoor test). The duration MMPs of 5 and 20 min recorded during races, indoor and outdoor tests were significantly higher than during training (+12-14% and +9-11%, respectively). According to these results, cyclists (amateurs) can determine their record power profile for durations of 15 to 1200 s during home trainer tests or uphill road tests or from the race data e, but not at from training data.

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Published

2023-10-23

How to Cite

Duc, S., & Ghiringhelli, P. (2023). Comparison of mean maximal powers measured in indoor and outdoor tests and recorded during training and competition. Journal of Science and Cycling, 12(2), 107-109. Retrieved from https://www.jsc-journal.com/index.php/JSC/article/view/877

Issue

Vol. 12 No. 2 (2023): Special Issue of the 2023 Science & Cycling Congress | Bilbao - June

Section

Science & Cycling Conference, Bilbao 2023

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