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The demands of road cycling comprise rapid and frequent variations in power output. Elucidating the extraordinary rate and cycling performance. This course is for the recreational to elite endurance cyclist, cycling coach, health professional or student who wants to learn about performance cycling physiology and biomechanics. As usual, i am calling out three papers in this months journal. If youre a keen cyclist but want to know more about the science.
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