Barranco Gil, DavidHernández Belmonte, AlejandroIriberri, JonMartínez Cava, AlejandroBuendía Romero, ÁngelBrea Alejo, LidiaRodríguez Rielves, VíctorLucía Mulas, AlejandroValenzuela Ruiz, Pedro LuisPallarés, Jesús G.Et al.2024-11-292024-11-292024Barranco-Gil, D., Hernández-Belmonte, A., Iriberri, J., Martínez-Cava, A., Buendía-Romero, Á., Brea Alejo, L., Rodríguez-Rielves, V., Sánchez-Redondo, I. Pablos, R., Lucía, A., Valenzuela, P. L., & Pallares, J. G. (2024). Relative pedaling forces are low during cycling. Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, 27(9), 660-663. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsams.2024.05.0090195-91311530-0315http://hdl.handle.net/11268/13257We quantified and compared the mechanical force demands relative to the maximum dynamic force (MDF) of 11 cyclists when pedaling at different intensities (ventilatory threshold, maximum lactate steady state, respiratory compensation point, and maximal aerobic power), cadences (free, 40, 60 and 80 rpm), and all-out resisted sprints. Relative force demands (expressed as %MDF) progressively increased with higher intensities (p < 0.001) and lower cadences (p < 0.001). Notwithstanding, relative force demands were low (<54 % MDF) for all conditions, even during the so-called ‘torque training’. These results might be useful when programming on-bike resistance training to improve torque production capacity.engjournal article10.1016/j.jsams.2024.05.009restricted accessAtletaDeporteBicicletaGoal 3: Ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages