A longitudinal analysis of start position and the outcome of World Cup cross-country mountain bike racing

摘要: Abstract For any athlete competing at the highest level it is vital to understand components that lead successful performance. World cup cross-country mountain biking a complex sport involving large numbers of athletes (100–200) for positional advantage over varied off-road terrain. The start has been deemed major part performance outcome in such races. purpose present study was establish relationship between and finish position bike Cup events 10 year (1997–2007) period make comparisons with model manipulating based on predicted athletic capabilities. Data collection included results from 1997 2007 (males females), modelled race data potential capabilities same period. Analyses involved association annual plus pooled (Kendall's tau) along banded mean, standard deviation numbe...