Dr Jeff Broker - ICS Preview

Dr Jeff Broker
University of Colorado Springs
Pedalling Kinesiology

This talk will focus on the biomechanics of pedaling, integrating the findings from pedaling mechanics testing and research conducted over the past 18 years.
The presentation will begin with a brief look at pedal forces. We will then explore the true nature of energy flow from rider to bicycle, examine pedaling symmetry, and expose how the complex coupling between rider and bicycle often confound our interpretation of "effective" pedaling.
Next, the critical effects of rider position on pedal forces, energy transfer and pedaling style will be discussed. Here, the challenges involved in balancing aerodynamics and pedaling quality will be exposed. Cycling discipline differences will also be addressed, highlighting how road riders, sprinters, pursuiters, mountain bike racers and even triathletes pedal differently.
The discussion will conclude with recent data describing movement pattern differences between laboratory and on-road cycling; a fundamentally important concept for bike fitting.

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