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  • Human Factors
  • Perception

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  • Optic flow speed influences perceived cycling effort.
  • Previous research indicates visual field occlusions affect cycling exertion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if gaze direction (proximal vs. distal) impacts perceived cycling effort.
  • To test the hypothesis that proximal gaze increases perceived momentum and effort.

Main Methods:

  • Twenty-eight cyclists completed 20-minute cycling trials in a virtual reality environment.
  • Gaze direction was manipulated to focus on proximal (near road) or distal (horizon) areas.
  • Exerted power output was measured and compared between conditions, controlling for baseline effort.

Main Results:

  • No significant difference in cycling effort was found between proximal and distal gaze conditions.
  • No interaction effect was observed between gaze condition and baseline power output.

Conclusions:

  • Gaze direction alone, focusing on proximal or distal views, did not alter cycling effort in this study.
  • The findings suggest peripheral vision might play a more significant role in visual perception of speed and its influence on cycling effort than previously thought.