Gender Differences in Cycling Cadence and Related Physiological Responses for Amateur Cyclists

Tai Jia Xian; Ying-ju Chen; Liang-cheng Huang; Ya-han Chang; Chin-lai Huang; Tsang-hai  Huang

Gender Differences in Cycling Cadence and Related Physiological Responses for Amateur Cyclists

Authors

Tai Jia Xian Institution of Physical Education, Health &Leisure Studies, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Ying-ju Chen Institution of Physical Education, Health &Leisure Studies, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Liang-cheng Huang Institution of Physical Education, Health &Leisure Studies, National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan
Ya-han Chang i-WOW research center, GIANT MFG. CO. LtD., Taiwan
Chin-lai Huang i-WOW research center, GIANT MFG. CO. LtD., Taiwan
Tsang-hai Huang

Keywords:

Cadence, Gross Efficiency, Pedaling Rate

Abstract

Introduction: The aim of this study was to investigate the gender differences in pedaling rate and various physiological responses during cycling.

Methods: Thirty-eight cyclists in both gender (N=19 for both gender) were recruited. Each participant completed two tests, which were the functional thresholds power (FTP) test, and a multi-cadence cycling test.

Result: Male cyclists showed significant higher pedaling power output, VO₂ (L/min) (p<0.05), lower gross efficiency (GE, %)(p<0.05), higher mean power output (watts) (p<0.05) and numerically higher pedaling cadence (rpm)(p=0.068). Both genders showed similar trend of cadence rate vs. GE relationship.

Conclusions: Male and female cyclists revealed physiological and mechanical capacity while conducting cycling exercise. At consistent cycling power output, the downward relationship between cadence rate and GE were similar between males and females.

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Published

2024-08-01

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Tai Jia Xian, Ying-ju Chen, Liang-cheng Huang, Ya-han Chang, Chin-lai Huang, & Huang, T.- hai. (2024). Gender Differences in Cycling Cadence and Related Physiological Responses for Amateur Cyclists. Journal of Science and Cycling, 13(2), 124-128. Retrieved from https://jsc-journal.com/index.php/JSC/article/view/895

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Issue

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2024): Special Issue of the 2024 Science & Cycling Congress | Florence - June

Section

Science & Cycling Conference, Florence 2024

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