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Cyclists' Posture Factors Affecting Pedaling Rate in Cycle  

Hah, Chong-Ku (Engineering Institute of Ajou University)
Jang, Young-Kwan (Industrial & Management Engineering Department of Kangwon National University)
Ki, Jae-Sug (Incheon University)
Kim, Sang-Soo (Busan Spo1 Corporation)
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Journal of the Korea Safety Management & Science / v.12, no.4, 2010 , pp. 81-86 More about this Journal
Abstract
Despite the importance of cycling postures during cycling performances, there has been a very little research investigating cycling postures and pedaling rate for particularly concerning domestic cyclists. The aim of this study was to analyze correlations and effects between cycling postures and pedaling rate in track cycling. Twelve male racing cyclists (six racing and university cyclists) participated in this research. For this study, seven infrared cameras (Qualisys ProReflex MCU-240s) were used for collecting data and these were processed via QTM (Qualisys Tracker Manager) software. It appeared that pedaling rate had correlations with regard to a shoulder angle (R=-.601) and displacement between shoulder joints(R= -.637), but a knee (R=-.601) and ankle angle (R=.667). Moreover, two multiple regression equations of pedaling rate for cycling postures were significant and R2 of the first order equation y (pedaling rate) = 0.039x (knee angle) - 1.068 was less than the second order equation y = 0.006x2 - 1.287x + 69.674. In conclusion, cycling postures affected the pedaling rate. Further study should be researched on postures in relation to air resistance in a wind tunnel.
Keywords
Cycling Pedaling; Cycling Posture; Multiple Regression; Supra-maximal Exercise; Pedaling Rate;
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