Elite versus non-elite cyclist – Stepping up to the international/elite ranks from U23 cycling

Leo, Peter; Simon, Dieter; Hovorka, Matthias; Lawley, Justin S.; Mujika, Iñigo

doi:10.1080/02640414.2022.2117394

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“…The identification of reliable performance markers plays a crucial role in physiology research and applied studies, aiding in training planning and talent selection [6,7]. While many studies have focused on describing the physiological profiles and training responses of youth and elite cyclists of different disciplines [3,10,[27][28][29], track cycling remains an area with relatively limited investigation [2]. Moreover, exploring easily accessible performance data, such as those available in UCI databases, can provide valuable indicators of track cyclists' performance levels across different seasons [6].…”

Section: Performance Indicators To Predict Future Successmentioning

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Uncovering Success Patterns in Track Cycling: Integrating Performance Data with Coaches and Athletes’ Perspectives

Cesanelli,

Lagoute,

Ylaite

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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Track cycling entails a challenging progression from the youth categories to elite competition. Hence, this study aimed to investigate the importance of early performance and various publicly available performance indicators in predicting the success of male and female cyclists across different track disciplines. Additionally, the study enriches the findings by incorporating interviews with international-level coaches and athletes. A retrospective analysis of data from UCI track cycling databases was conducted, supplemented by interviews with international-level coaches and athletes. The success rate for highly ranked junior track cyclists was found to be less than 20%, with a majority of these athletes specializing in sprint events, regardless of gender. The study indicated that the UCI ranking and points earned during the season were not reliable indicators for distinguishing future success (p < 0.05). From the interviews, we identified three main themes: (1) trends in career success from the youth to elite categories, (2) performance markers as predictors of future success, and (3) the challenges and time involved in reaching elite categories. Junior category performance alone may not be the sole indicator of future success in track cycling. However, integrating performance analyses with practitioners and athletes’ perspectives enables a deeper understanding of the results and the developmental context.

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Section: Performance Indicators To Predict Future Successmentioning

confidence: 99%

Uncovering Success Patterns in Track Cycling: Integrating Performance Data with Coaches and Athletes’ Perspectives

Cesanelli,

Lagoute,

Ylaite

et al. 2024

Applied Sciences

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Predictors of cycling performance success: Traditional approaches and a novel method to assess performance capacity in U23 road cyclists

Leo¹,

Spragg²,

Wakefield³

et al. 2023

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

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Physiological Characteristics of Competitive Male Junior Cyclists Transitioning to the Under-23 Level: A Retrospective Comparative Study

Hovorka

Leo

Simon

et al. 2023

International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance

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Purpose: The purpose of the current investigation was to retrospectively assess possible differences in physiological performance characteristics between junior cyclists signing a contract with an under-23 (U23) development team versus those failing to sign such a contract. Methods: Twenty-five male junior cyclists (age: 18.1 [0.7] y, stature: 181.9 [6.0] cm, body mass: 69.1 [7.9] kg, peak oxygen uptake: 71.3 [6.2] mL·min−1·kg−1) were assigned to this investigation. Between September and October of the last year in the junior category, each cyclist performed a ramp incremental exercise test to determine certain physiological performance characteristics. Subsequently, participants were divided in 2 groups: (1) those signing a contract with a U23 development team (JUNIORU23) and (2) those failing to sign such a contract (JUNIORNON-U23). Unpaired t tests were used to assess possible between-groups differences in physiological performance characteristics. The level of statistical significance was set at P < .05 two tailed. Results: No significant between-groups differences in submaximal (ie, gas exchange threshold, respiratory compensation point) and maximal physiological performance characteristics (ie, peak work rate, peak oxygen uptake) expressed in absolute values (ie, L·min−1, W) were observed (P > .05). However, significant between-groups differences were observed when physiological performance characteristics were expressed relative to the cyclists’ body weights (P < .05). Conclusions: The current investigation showed that junior cyclists stepping up to a U23 development team might be retrospectively differentiated from junior cyclists not stepping up based on certain physiological performance characteristics, which might inform practitioners and/or federations working with young cyclists during the long-term athletic development process.

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Elite versus non-elite cyclist – Stepping up to the international/elite ranks from U23 cycling

Cited by 5 publications

References 58 publications

Uncovering Success Patterns in Track Cycling: Integrating Performance Data with Coaches and Athletes’ Perspectives

Uncovering Success Patterns in Track Cycling: Integrating Performance Data with Coaches and Athletes’ Perspectives

Predictors of cycling performance success: Traditional approaches and a novel method to assess performance capacity in U23 road cyclists

Physiological Characteristics of Competitive Male Junior Cyclists Transitioning to the Under-23 Level: A Retrospective Comparative Study

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