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Physical effort and pace of MTB and eMTB bicycles on mountain trails - a case study
This scientific article presents the intriguing results of a comparative study on the performance and effort parameters in mountain biking (MTB) and electric mountain biking (eMTB). The study meticulously involved a 51-year-old male participant boasting a normal BMI and excellent aerobic fitness. Both MTB and eMTB were subjected to rigorous testing, with designated mountain trails chosen for the rides. Heart rate monitoring, facilitated by specialized equipment like the Garmin Edge 1030 bike computer and the Garmin HRM Pro chest strap, meticulously recorded effort parameters. All the gathered data was securely stored and subjected to meticulous analysis in the Garmin Connect cloud. The comprehensive findings disclosed that the total riding time on the mountain trail was remarkably 45.3% longer on the traditional MTB compared to the eMTB. However, the eMTB demonstrated a noteworthy 31 % higher average speed, particularly evident during challenging uphill sections and minor inclines. This discovery implies that eMTB riding provides a time-saving advantage while delivering a thrilling and faster-paced experience.Interestingly, despite the significant disparity in average speed, no statistically significant differences were observed in maximum speed between the two bike types. This suggests that both MTB and eMTB are capable of reaching similar peak speeds, ensuring exhilarating moments for riders irrespective of their chosen bike. When examining the effort parameters measured through heart rate, it was found that the average heart rate (HRAVG) during MTB riding was approximately 11% higher than during eMTB riding. This highlights that traditional MTB demands more intense cardiovascular effort and physical exertion. Similarly, the maximum heart rate (HRMAX) during MTB riding was slightly higher, though the difference was not statistically significant compared to eMTB riding. This suggests that both forms of biking can push participants to similar maximum heart rates despite the varying average heart rates.In conclusion, this insightful study adds valuable evidence to the ongoing discourse around MTB and eMTB riding. The results underscore the advantages of eMTB riding, offering faster speeds and higher average speeds compared to traditional MTB. Moreover, the study brings to light the comparable maximum speeds between the two forms of biking. The heart rate-based findings are crucial for mountain biking enthusiasts as they contemplate the best-fit option between a traditional mountain bike and an electric mountain bike, based on their preferences, physical capabilities, and desired riding experience.
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Profile of mountain bikers. Trotamons Bike Race
In recent years there has been an increase in the practice of open-air physical-sporting activities in Spain, among which we find the speciality of mountain biking (MTB). The objectives of the study were to advance the generic characterisation of MTB practitioners in order to identify relevant aspects that favour the promotion and management of this sporting speciality. The methodology used consisted of distributing a questionnaire among the participants in the popular Trotamons Bike Race 2019 event (N = 461). Among the main results obtained, the identification of a somewhat uniform profile characterised by being: men, middle-aged, with a medium-high educational level, salaried, married or with a partner, with more than 5 years practising this sport and with a low level of environmental sensitivity. The results obtained were discussed as they relate to the management and promotion of this sporting speciality.
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Higher calling : cycling's obsession with mountains
\"Guaranteed to appeal to all lovers of cycling, the author of Lanterne Rouge explores the glorious--and painful--allure of cycling up mountain peaks.\"-- Amazon.com.
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Eventos de bicicleta de montaña en Portugal: características, distribución temporal y espacial e incidencia en la red nacional de áreas protegidas y clasificadas (Mountain biking events in Portugal: characteristics, temporal and spatial distribution and o
The increase of sports activities such as mountain biking or trail running in protected and classified areas is undeniable. Due to its diffuse and informal nature, monitoring the effects that they cause in these territories is difficult, therefore the study of its sports events can be a good opportunity to build a national image on these modalities in the view of future management. Through the systematization and subsequent georeferencing of 677 mountain bike events that took place in 2018 in Portugal, it was possible to identify some of its main characteristics. Competitive Marathons/Raids/Routes and non-competitive Tours are the submodalities or typologies that bring together the greatest offer and most participants. Its distribution is national and is characterized by having on average, although with a certain variability by typology, 1.5 courses, 50.6 km, and 228 participants. In seasonal terms, most events take place in the spring and autumn periods. Since 29.7% of the national territory is included in the national system of classified areas and 62.9% of the events take place in or near these, it is evident that these territories play an important role in the distribution of the offer, reinforcing the importance of this study.
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373 Enduro mountain biking injuries during the enduro world series: a two-season prospective study
BackgroundThe sport of Enduro is the newest Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) sanctioned discipline in mountain biking and there has been a surge in its popularity and participation. Although there are a number of studies reporting mountain biking injury the study methods vary widely, there are few at elite level, and there are none currently detailing injuries at elite level Enduro mountain biking.ObjectiveTo determine the rate, severity and nature of rider injury during racing and official training at the Enduro World Series (EWS).Design2-season prospective epidemiology study (2017 & 2018).SettingMale and female riders competing in the EWS.Patients (or Participants)2,010 (90.3% male) under-21, senior and masters riders from 46 countries, during 10 race events.Interventions (or Assessment of Risk Factors)Rider injury during EWS Enduro mountain biking.Main Outcome MeasurementsInjury prevalence.ResultsOverall 8.9% of riders were injured during the two EWS seasons (9.35 injuries per 100 riders) with on average 12.3 days time-loss per injury. Female rider injury prevalence was higher, but severity lower compared with male riders (11.3%, 6.4 days; 8.7%, 13.2 days, respectively). Two-thirds (64%) of injuries occurred during racing, with 31.4% of injuries reported in inexperienced (1-race) riders. The shoulder/clavicle (13.3% of all injuries) followed by the hand (9.0%) and head (9.0%) were the most common affected anatomical locations, with concussion injury most frequent (7.2% of all injuries) and shoulder/clavicle fracture causing the greatest burden (442 total days). Of those displaying concussion symptoms 29% continued racing, of those diagnosed with concussion 43% reported no time-loss (i.e. time off) post-race.ConclusionsThe overall rate and severity of rider injury during EWS race events was low, but targeted injury prevention strategies, around shoulder injury pre- and rehabilitation, concussion education, and new/inexperienced rider qualification criteria may help to reduce the rate, severity and overall burden of some injuries.
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When Rules Go Awry: A Single Case Analysis of Cycle Rage
On a sunny Sunday afternoon in 2012 a conflict arose between two men riding a popular mountain biking track in New Zealand. The bulk of this was filmed from a helmet-mounted action camera, facilitating a single case analysis of the transition from an everyday trouble to an unexpected violent ending. The two riders come across each other travelling downhill at speed on a narrow track. Unease quickly develops for the camera-clad rider wants to pass the rider in front, but except for an intriguing and brief interlude, the first rider will not let the other pass. The second rider grows frustrated, progressing to tailgate the 'slower' rider, in the midst of which he invokes a rule of mountain biking conduct. The reflexive implications of the rule-invocation need to be seen to be believed. The video is used as data to get close to such seeing, and despite some limitations, we can see a clear trajectory where the rule significantly contributes to a moment of phenomenological salience. Thereafter, it becomes witnessably relevant to the conflict that develops.
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