Validity of using functional threshold power and intermittent power to predict cross-country mountain bike race outcome

摘要: Abstract Validity of using functional threshold power and intermittent to predict cross-country mountain bike race outcome.  Purpose : Field tests are important for athletes sport practitioners as they offer valuable information on performance without demanding the time cost visit a laboratory.  This study tested ability relative (FTP) (IP) field-tests be used predictors (XC-MTB) finishing (RT).  Methods Eleven well-trained male XC-MTB cyclists (mean age: 35.8 ± 8.2 yr; mean mass: 80.8 13.4 kg) volunteered this study.  Relative (W/kg) FTP IP were collected from field with all work intervals was recorded calculated 95% maximal 20-minute power.  RT during mass-start 17.4 km simulated race.  Results Both (r 2 =0.786) =0.736) models able significantly (p < 0.001). However, prediction errors less when than (273.5 s versus 303.6 s).  Conclusion A field-based test can benchmark determination athlete preparedness.  Athlete improvements tracked an test.