Modelling the energy metabolism of best performances in professional cycling
Journal Title: Journal of Science and Cycling - Year 2016, Vol 5, Issue 2
Abstract
It is widely accepted that the muscular energy metabolism is of primary importance for best performances in professional cycling. However the dynamics of the muscular energy metabolism can neither get accessed directly nor measured adequately during actual race situations.
Authors and Affiliations
Weber
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