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THE EFFECT OF DIFFERENT
POSITIONS OF THE BICYCLE SHOE
CLEAT ON LEG MUSCLE ACTIVITY
Guido Vroemen
Paul Trégouët
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Introduction
Guido Vroemen
Sportsphysician
The Netherlands
Amerongen/Amersfoort
Workfield:
Team Physician NTB
Scientist NTC
AA Cycling / Leontien.nl
Triathlon Trainer
Headcoach LD Triathlon
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Introduction
Specialisation:
Sports Performance Analysis
Biomechanics/Motion analysis
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The Shoes in Question
Cleat Position
± No effect on cycling
economy (Van Sickle &
Hull 2007) ± Faster run times with
midsole cleat position
(Paton & Jardine 2011)
Question: Does thecleat placement affect
muscle activation?
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Methods
Computer Model Subject Testing
Muscles
± Gluteus Maximus
± Rectus Femoris
± Vastus Lateralis
± Biceps Femoris
± Gastrocnemius
± Soleus
EMG Technique
± Ag-AgCl electrodes
± 1000 Hz
band-pass & notch filtered
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Results: Muscle Timing
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Results: Upper Leg
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Results: Lower Leg
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Conclusions
Applicable to Triathlon?
Better running
performance ?
Limitations
Other bikeposition
Worse cycling
performance ?
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Future Directions
Pedal Force Measurement
Pedal Force Angle Measurement
VO2 economy
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