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  • Pedaling technique is crucial for cycling gross efficiency (GE).
  • Pedal force effectiveness (IFE) quantifies pedaling technique quality.
  • Previous studies manipulated pedaling to improve force production.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if altered pedaling techniques can enhance cycling efficiency.
  • To explore the adaptability of experienced cyclists to new pedaling methods.
  • To determine the impact of training duration on pedaling technique optimization.

Main Methods:

  • Comparing preferred (PREF) vs. "pulling-up" (PULL) pedaling techniques.
  • Assessing index of pedal force effectiveness (IFE) and muscular activity.
  • Evaluating changes in gross efficiency (GE) and performance variables.

Main Results:

  • "Pulling-up" (PULL) increases IFE, particularly in novice cyclists.
  • Experienced cyclists show robust PREF technique, limiting PULL benefits.
  • Short-term training can optimize PULL in experienced cyclists, but GE did not significantly increase.

Conclusions:

  • Experienced cyclists' ingrained techniques may resist improvements from PULL.
  • Further research needed on "ecological" pedaling conditions and long-term PULL training effects.
  • Optimizing pedaling technique may depend on specific cycling disciplines and sufficient adaptation time.