Lucas Tiemeier, Pantelis T Nikolaidis, Daniela Chlíbková, Matthias Wilhelm, Mabliny Thuany, Katja Weiss, Beat Knechtle
BACKGROUND: Ultra-endurance events are gaining popularity in multiple exercise disciplines, including cycling. With increasing numbers of ultra-cycling events, aspects influencing participation and performance are of interest to the cycling community. MAIN BODY: The aim of this narrative review was, therefore, to assess the types of races offered, the characteristics of the cyclists, the fluid and energy balance during the race, the body mass changes after the race, and the parameters that may enhance performance based on existing literature...
April 29, 2024: Sports Medicine—Open