Opzioni
Abstract
Cycling Ergonomics may be defined as an interdisciplinary and systemic field concerned with the study of interactions among “the cyclist, the bicycle, and the cycling environment”. Its primary objective is to enhance efficiency, comfort, safety, and overall human well-being, while minimizing fatigue and the risk of injury. The discipline seeks to establish an optimal correspondence between the cyclist’s anatomical, physiological, and biomechanical characteristics and the functional requirements imposed by cycling equipment, activities, and environmental conditions. In essence, Cycling Ergonomics advocates the adaptation of the bicycle and cycling infrastructure to the cyclist, rather than compelling the cyclist to conform to the constraints of the bicycle or route. This approach promotes the development of a sustainable, safe, and user-centered human–machine–environment system. Drawing upon the theoretical and methodological foundations of biomechanics, physiology, engineering, and human factors research, Cycling Ergonomics examines how posture, pedaling technique, and equipment design influence both performance outcomes and long-term health.
