Racing and Training Physiology of an Elite Ultra-Endurance Cyclist: Case Study of 2 Record-Setting Performances.
Jeffrey A RothschildMatthieu DelcourtEd MaunderDaniel J PlewsPublished in: International journal of sports physiology and performance (2021)
This case report highlights the performance requirements of elite ultra-endurance cycling. Although average power was similar when riding for 24 hours continuously and 75 hours intermittently over 6.5 days, there were large differences in pacing strategies and within-day power-output changes.