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Cycling Physiology & Biomechanics

Results from VO₂ max Tests

Read This for Help Interpreting the Results of Your Cycling Tests

Read This for Help Interpreting the Results of Your Running Tests

Bibliography of Scientific Research on the Physiology & Biomechanics of Cycling

Important - Read This in Preparation for your VO₂ max Tests

Directions to the Physiology & Biomechanics Lab

Excel spreadsheet for estimating power from bike speed, wind speed, rider weight, road grade, etc. (courtesy of Martin Manning).  Note that macros must be enabled.

Elevation profiles of Cincinnati area hills and race courses

Useful links:
   3-fitness.com - Explanation of training zones
   cyclingnews.com - Explanation of training zones and the training effects from different training intensities and a host of other info providing recommendations for training of cyclists
   Analytic Cycling - Online calculators for power required for riders of a particular weight, going different speeds on different inclines, etc
   ExRX.net - See ratings for how good your resting heart rate and VO₂ max are compared to the general population.  For the VO2 max calculator enter your age and sex, and then fiddle around with entering different treadmill times until the value of VO₂ max displayed is the same as that obtained in your test.  The percentile ranking (% of population that is lower than you) in the score box will give you a good idea of how extraordinary (or ordinary) your values are.
  The Methods and Mechanisms Underlying Performance - Summaries of the exercise physiology related to VO₂max, lactate threshold, the effects of aging, etc.
   TRI-IHP - interpreting VO₂ max and lactate threshold and some sample values of VO₂ max from world-class endurance athletes.
   PezCycling News - columns on training and race preparation.
   VeloNews.com - columns on training and race preparation.
 

Recommended Books on Training and Interpreting Power:
   Allen, H. and Coggan, A. (2006). Training and Racing with a Power Meter. Boulder Colorado: Velopress. 231 pp.
   Friel, J. (1996). The Cyclist's Training Bible. Boulder Colorado: Velopress. 265 pp.