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Area of Science:

  • Sports Science
  • Anti-Doping Research
  • Cycling Performance Analysis

Background:

  • Improving anti-doping procedures is crucial.
  • Power meters are widely used by cyclists, presenting a potential tool for anti-doping.
  • Controversy exists regarding the effectiveness of power-output data for anti-doping purposes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the feasibility and utility of power-based performance monitoring in elite cycling for anti-doping.
  • To gather expert opinions on integrating power data into anti-doping risk assessment.

Main Methods:

  • Surveyed an expert panel of 15 applied sport scientists and professional cycling coaches.
  • Collected opinions and perspectives on using power data for anti-doping.

Main Results:

  • Two distinct viewpoints emerged from the expert panel.
  • Some experts believe power monitoring is feasible if challenges are addressed, offering implementation suggestions.
  • Others doubt the reliability of power meters and cite conflicts of interest in professional cycling, deeming implementation currently impossible.

Conclusions:

  • The debate on using power-meter data for anti-doping has persisted for over a decade.
  • Expert consensus on the utility and practical implementation of power-meter data in anti-doping remains elusive.