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Biomechanics

Differences in pedalling technique between road cyclists of different competitive levels

Juan García-LópezDepartment of Physical Education and Sports, Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), University of León, León, Spain;Euskaltel-Euskadi Cycling Team, Euskadi Cycling Foundation, Bilbao, SpainCorrespondence[email protected]
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Sergio Díez-LealDepartment of Physical Education and Sports, Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), University of León, León, SpainView further author information
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Ana Ogueta-AldayDepartment of Physical Education and Sports, Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), University of León, León, SpainView further author information
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Josu LarrazabalEuskaltel-Euskadi Cycling Team, Euskadi Cycling Foundation, Bilbao, SpainView further author information
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José A. Rodríguez-MarroyoDepartment of Physical Education and Sports, Institute of Biomedicine (IBIOMED), University of León, León, SpainView further author information
Pages 1619-1626 | Accepted 28 Nov 2015, Published online: 24 Dec 2015

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