professional cyclists, and to determine whether cyclist typology (ie, flat or climbing specialist)
moderates this influence. Design Observational study. Methods Ninety-eight professional
cyclists (27±6 years; 53 flat and 45 climbing specialists). We collected power output data
during both training sessions and competitions over 10 years (2013–2022). We determined
the maximal mean power values attained for efforts lasting 1, 5, 10 and 20 min, during both …
Objectives: To investigate the influence of road gradient on cycling power output in male
professional cyclists, and to determine whether cyclist typology (ie, flat or climbing specialist)
moderates this influence. Design: Observational study. Methods: Ninety-eight professional
cyclists (27±6years; 53 flat and 45 climbing specialists). We collected power output data
during both training sessions and competitions over 10 years (2013-2022). We determined
the maximal mean power values attained for efforts lasting 1, 5, 10 and 20 min, during both …