Anaerobic power performance and anthropometric parameters of the 1st and 2nd year male cycling riders in the u17 category

Abstract EN

The purpose of this study is to determine the differences that might exist between 1st and 2nd year U17 cycling riders (15-16year old) from an anthropometric and anaerobic power performance.

Twenty nine (29) male riders sub-divided into two chronological groups, U17 1st year (n=11) and U17 2nd year (n=18) participated in this study.

Our study community is composed of adolescents riders, competing in the U17 category, and belonging to specialized clubs affiliated to cycling leagues in Algeria.

These riders underwent anthropometric measurements and a force-velocity test on an axiom stationary ergometer, which involved two 10-second accelerations, interspersed with at least 5 minutes of active recovery.

The purpose of the test is the measurement of peak and mean power using a Powertap G3 hub power meter.

All statistical analyses were performed using SPSS version 21.

0 for windows.

using a t-test for Comparisons between the 1st and the 2nd year.

Then, the confounding effects of biological age and muscle mass (i.

e.

, covariates) on anaerobic power performance were examined using analysis of covariance (ANCOVA).

The body mass, lean body mass, and muscle mass are significantly higher in 2nd year riders.

Regarding the force-velocity test, the 2nd year riders had higher peak power and mean power than 1st year riders (p>0, 05).

In the U17 category, there is high variability in biological age.

Coaches must be careful in dealing with riders in this category age, in the selection of these athletes and training planning.