TY  - JOUR
A1  - McIlroy, Benjamin
A1  - Passfield, Louis
A1  - Holmberg, Hans-Christer
A1  - Sperlich, Billy
T1  - Virtual training of endurance cycling – A summary of strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
JF  - Frontiers in Sports and Active Living
N2  - Virtual online training has emerged as one of the top 20 worldwide fitness trends for 2021 and continues to develop rapidly. Although this allows the cycling community to engage in virtual training and competition, critical evaluation of virtual training platforms is limited. Here, we discuss the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats associated with virtual training technology and cycling in an attempt to enhance awareness of such aspects. Strengths include immersive worlds, innovative drafting mechanics, and versatility. Weaknesses include questionable data accuracy, inadequate strength and reliability of power-speed algorithms. Opportunities exist for expanding strategic partnerships with major cycling races, brands, and sponsors and improving user experience with the addition of video capture and “e-coaching.” Threats are present in the form of cheating during competition, and a lack of uptake and acceptance by a broader community.
KW  - algorithms
KW  - cycling
KW  - e-coach
KW  - e-health
KW  - ergometer
KW  - simulation
KW  - virtual training
KW  - SWOT
Y1  - 2021
U6  - http://nbn-resolving.de/urn/resolver.pl?urn:nbn:de:bvb:20-opus-258876
VL  - 3
ER  -