Training and Performance Physiological Determinants in Elite Cycling and Triathlon
A special issue of Sports (ISSN 2075-4663).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 466
Special Issue Editors
2. UniSA Allied Health & Human Performance, University of South Australia, Adelaide, SA 5001, Australia
Interests: load monitoring; intensity; fatigue; competition; data
Interests: physical and sports education
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Interests: physical activity; sport performance; body composition; sports nutrition; cycling
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Elite cycling and triathlon performance emerges from the dynamic interaction between physiological capacity, training load management, and sport‑specific demands. As performance requirements in these sports continue to evolve, so does the need for high‑quality evidence that links fundamental physiological determinants with real‑world training and competition. This Special Issue focuses on advancing our understanding of the key mechanisms underpinning endurance performance—ranging from cardiovascular and metabolic function to neuromuscular efficiency, fatigue resistance, and recovery dynamics.
We invite original studies, systematic reviews, and applied research that examine how targeted training strategies influence these determinants across various performance contexts. Areas of interest include aerobic and anaerobic power, intensity‑domain-–specific adaptations, critical power models, training load quantification, monitoring and diagnostic approaches, pacing and fatigue mechanisms, and the translation of laboratory metrics to on‑road performance.
Given the rapid integration of technology in elite sport, contributions that leverage wearable sensors, field‑based testing, data‑driven analytics , and longitudinal monitoring are particularly encouraged. By bridging scientific evidence with applied coaching practice, this Special Issue aims to provide practitioners, researchers, and performance staff with actionable insights to optimize training prescription, guide athlete monitoring, and ultimately improve performance outcomes in elite cycling and triathlon. In this Special Issue, original research articles and reviews are welcome. Research areas may include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Physiological Determinants of Endurance Performance;
- Biomechanics and Movement Efficiency;
- Training Load, Adaptation, and Durability;
- Performance Diagnostics and Testing Methodologies;
- Technological and Data‑Driven Approaches
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Peter Leo
Dr. Manuel Mateo-March
Prof. Dr. Mikel Zabala Díaz
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- load monitoring
- intensity
- fatigue
- competition
- data
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