22B – Sport Science Shorts: Perceptual-Motor Control in Cycling

22B
A look at some cycling science from a perceptual-motor control perspective. Where does a cyclist look when going around a curve? What control strategies do young cyclists use? Does seat height effect steering ability?
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Articles:
Cycling around a Curve: The Effect of Cycling Speed on Steering and Gaze Behavior
Visual guidance during bicycle steering through narrow lanes: a study in children
Bicycle rider control skills: expertise and assessment
Effects of changing seat height on bike handling

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Neon Bicycles – My Bike
Botany Bay -Bicycle
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