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Data from: Temporal power of a cycling sprinter: Experiments & effective time theory

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Abstract

Using data recorded on ergocycle and in situ at the National Velodrome of Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines, either during training sessions or during the 2022 World Championship, we first conduct an experimental study on the decay over time of the power developed by a sprinter. We then develop a theoretical model for the power output based on the definition of an effective time to account for fatigue. Comparisons between the model’s predictions and the experimental data demonstrate a strong agreement across all tested conditions, whether on the ergocycle or in the velodrome.