One of the major factors contributing to success in mountain bike racing is the demonstration of exceptional skills while navigating the track. This research was carried out to measure and compare the riding skills of mountain bikers, especially on a real trail simulation that incorporated various technical elements within the track. The comparison of riding skills in real simulation trails was conducted between the skilled (men’s junior) and less-skilled (men’s youth) riders among the local mountain bike association. Ten (n = 10) male mountain bike athletes were separated into two groups: skilled (under 21 years old) (n = 5) and less-skilled (under 16 years old) (n = 5) groups for field data collection at Putrajaya Challenge Park (PCP). Action cameras (GoPro) were mounted on the athletes' chests and used to analyze trail riding skills, such as shifting gears, climbing, descending, cornering, and braking, while bike computers (Garmin) were used for data collection on average and maximum speed. In one loop of the PCP track, all participants rode the blue, green, and red trails for three kilometers. Skilled-cyclist categories significantly scored higher (p < 0.05) than those less skilled during climbing, descending, cornering, and braking in mountain bike performance skills. These findings can be useful for mountain bike coaches to implement better training experiences for their athletes in improving mountain bike riding skills.


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    Title :

    Riding Skills Comparison Between Skilled and Less-Skilled Mountain Bike Cyclists


    Additional title:

    Lect.Notes Bioengineering



    Conference:

    International Conference on Innovation and Technology in Sports ; 2023 ; Bukit Jalil, Malaysia November 26, 2023 - November 27, 2023



    Publication date :

    2024-07-21


    Size :

    8 pages





    Type of media :

    Article/Chapter (Book)


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English




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