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Testing, Training, and Optimising Performance of Track Cyclists: A Systematic Mapping Review.
Antony M J Stadnyk1,2, Franco M Impellizzeri3, Jamie Stanley4,5,6
1School of Sport, Exercise, and Rehabilitation, University of Technology Sydney, Sydney, NSW, Australia. antony.stadnyk@uts.edu.au.
Sports Medicine (Auckland, N.Z.)
|September 30, 2021
Summary
This review maps track cycling research, finding a focus on physical testing and optimization over training. Future studies should address athlete needs for mental, tactical, and technical development in track cycling.
Area of Science:
- Sports Science
- Performance Analysis
- Track Cycling Research
Background:
- Elite track cyclists require multifaceted development: mental, physical, tactical, and technical.
- Understanding the research landscape is crucial for evidence-based practice in track cycling.
- This review maps the existing body of knowledge to identify research gaps.
Approach:
- A systematic mapping review was conducted.
- Searched four major databases and additional sources for track cycling studies.
- Analyzed 71 studies meeting inclusion criteria from over 4000 initial records.
Key Points:
- Research predominantly focuses on athlete testing and performance optimization, with training being the least explored area.
- Physical components receive significantly more research attention than tactical, technical, or mental aspects.
- The existing research landscape lacks true experimental designs, relying on non-experimental and quasi-experimental studies.
Conclusions:
- Track cycling research is expanding, but with a strong bias towards physical attributes.
- There's a notable gap in research addressing the mental, tactical, and technical demands crucial for elite performance.
- Future research should align with the practical needs of coaches, practitioners, and athletes to enhance track cycling success.
