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Antidoping 2.0: Is Adding Power-Output Data to the Antidoping Pool the Next Step? Experts' Viewpoint.
Sebastian Sitko1, Pedro Valenzuela2,3, Nathan Townsend4
1Faculty of Health and Sport Sciences, University of Zaragoza, Huesca, Spain.
International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance
|September 7, 2024
Summary
Power meters in cycling offer potential for antidoping efforts, but experts remain divided on their reliability and practical implementation for anti-doping risk assessment.
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.
