Effect of shoes cleat position on physiological and biomechanical variables of cycling performance
Journal Title: Journal of Science and Cycling - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
The cleat under the cycling shoe is generally positioned below the first metatarsal head, directly over the pedal axis (Silberman et al., 2005, Clinical Journal of Sport Medicine, 15, 271-276). Previous studies did not found significant change of oxygen consumption (VO2) with moving forward or backward the cleat position (Van Sickle & Hull, 2007, Journal of Biomechanics, 40, 1262-1267; Paton, 2009, International Journal of Sports Physiology and Performance, 4, 517-523) although small changes in electromyography (EMG) activity in leg and thigh muscles have been observed (Ericson et al., 1985, Scandinavian Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine, 17, 53-61; Litzenberger et al., 2008, The Engineering of Sport 7, 1, 215-222). However, these changes have been observed with non cyclist subjects for larger shoe cleat displacements (+ 50 mm).
Authors and Affiliations
M Chartogne| GRESPI (EA 4694) / UFR STAPS, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France, S Duc| GRESPI (EA 4694) / UFR STAPS, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France, W Bertucci| GRESPI (EA 4694) / UFR STAPS, University of Reims Champagne-Ardenne, France, JA Rodríguez-Marroyo| Faculty of Sports Sciences (FCAFD), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Leon, Spain, R Pernía| Faculty of Sports Sciences (FCAFD), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Leon, Spain, J García-López| Faculty of Sports Sciences (FCAFD), Department of Physical Education and Sports, University of Leon, Spain
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