Training models of highly skilled cyclists in the pre-competitive mesocycle using a pedal power meter

Abstract

Abstract. The need for systematic improvement of results and demonstration of high sports results, which are sometimes at the limit of human capabilities, substantiates the problem of finding ways to improve the level of special physical fitness of highly qualified cyclists. Studies of the experience of implementing pedaling power control tools in training have shown their effectiveness in various leading cycling countries of the world, which can contribute to improving the level of special physical fitness of athletes in track and highway cycling. The effectiveness of the use of power measuring devices has shown its positive effect in preparing cyclists for highway competitions, which makes it possible to assume the great need to use these devices in the training of track cyclists. The purpose of this work is to develop and test models of pre-competition mesocycles based on pedaling power data. Work results. Experimental development and verification of the effectiveness of training programs with means of controlling pedaling power confirmed their informativeness in the process of conducting mesocycles and the need to use them in the preparation and development of training plans for track cyclists for the main competitions of the year. Conclusions. Based on the data of two macrocycles of 2021 and 2022 training of cyclists, the training and results of highly qualified track cyclists were compared. The intensity of each training session in two mesocycles was established. Structures of microcycles based on power and heart rate data are compared. The training of track cyclists, which includes not only training for power development, but also volume training, has proven to be effective.