European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity 17, 2 (2024) | DOI: 10.5507/euj.2023.009

Elite performance in para-cycling: A scoping review

Albert Smit1,2*,, Ina Janssen3,, Florentina J. Hettinga4,, Jos J. de Koning1,, Mathijs J. Hofmijster1,, Thomas W. J. Janssen1,5,6
1 Department of Human Movement Sciences, Faculty of Behavioural and Movement Sciences, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, the Netherlands
2 Koninklijke Nederlandsche Wielren Unie, Papendallaan 49, 6816 VD, Arnhem, the Netherlands
3 Sport Science and Innovation, Sport Centrum Papendal, Papendallaan 9, 6816 VD, Arnhem, The Netherlands
4 Department of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Northumbria University, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
5 Amsterdam Rehabilitation Research Center | Reade, Overtoom 283, 1054 HW, Amsterdam, the Netherlands
6 Center for Adapted Sports Amsterdam, Amsterdam Institute of Sport Science, Amsterdam, the Netherlands

Elite para-cycling needs an overview of relevant and valid research to better understand and improve performance and to develop the sport, using evidence-based decision making. The aim of this scoping review was to 1) provide a research overview of performance and performance determining factors in elite para-cycling to aid coaches and elite athletes, and 2) highlight the gaps in the literature. Four databases (PubMed, SportDiscus, Scopus and MEDLINE) were systematically searched for studies on para-cycling performance and performance factors and 68 relevant studies were identified. Using a conceptual framework based on a power balance model, most studies were categorized as Athlete and Interface focused, while fewer studies focused on Equipment, External conditions, or Impairment. We found several practical matters regarding training, bike fitting, aerodynamics, and prosthetics design to help coaches and elite athletes to improve performance. However, more research is needed in all categories to improve performance and develop the sport. International collaboration among coaches, researchers, and governing bodies is vital to gain valuable research data.

Keywords: bicycle; handcycle; Paralympic; power balance model; tandem; tricycle

Received: July 16, 2022; Revised: October 18, 2023; Accepted: November 29, 2023; Prepublished online: November 29, 2023; Published online: May 10, 2024  Show citation

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Smit, A., Janssen, I., Hettinga, F.J., de Koning, J.J., Hofmijster, M.J., & Janssen, T.W.J. (2024). Elite performance in para-cycling: A scoping review. European Journal of Adapted Physical Activity, 17, Article 2. https://doi.org/10.5507/euj.2023.009
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