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Track cycling: An analysis of the pacing strategies employed during the devil elimination race
Gill, Kevin Worsfold, Paul R. White, Christopher
Gill, Kevin
Worsfold, Paul R.
White, Christopher
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2014-04-01
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This study aimed to provide a description of the pacing requirements of the track cycling Elimination race, and to identify effective pacing strategies to maximise overall Omnium medal opportunity. Six male, and six female elite competitive races were investigated using half-lap split times. Selected dependant variables were; mean speed and variation in speed. Spearman’s Rho correlations were used to test patterns between dependant variables and the final finishing position of riders. One-way ANOVAs were also applied to test for differences in dependant variables, between successful (top 6 finishers) and unsuccessful groups (7th-12th). Pacing patterns of the men's and women's races were complex, but followed an overall positive and variable pacing pattern, with men's race quarter speeds of 52.8km/h (±1.9), 52.1km/h (±2.1), 51.1km/h (±2.2), and 49.5km/h (±5.5). In general, differences in pacing strategy were not found to significantly influence the success of riders unless employed late in the race. Results are discussed for the application and the development of effective elimination race strategies and tactics.
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Gill, K. S., White, C., & Worsfold, P. R. (2014). Track cycling: An analysis of the pacing strategies employed during the devil elimination race. International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport, 14(1), 330-344.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University
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International Journal of Performance Analysis in Sport
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1474-8185
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1474-8185