The individual time trial as an optimal control problem
2017 ◽
Vol 231
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pp. 200-206
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In a cycling time trial, the rider needs to distribute his power output optimally to minimize the time between start and finish. Mathematically, this is an optimal control problem. Even for a straight and flat course, its solution is non-trivial and involves a singular control, which corresponds to a power that is slightly above the aerobic level. The rider must start at full anaerobic power to reach an optimal speed and maintain that speed for the rest of the course. If the course is flat but not straight, then the speed at which the rider can round the bends becomes crucial.
2016 ◽
Vol 41
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pp. 864-871
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2011 ◽
Vol 6
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pp. 208-220
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2006 ◽
Vol 38
(Supplement)
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pp. S235
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2010 ◽
Vol 5
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pp. 459-468
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2017 ◽
Vol 12
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pp. 1085-1092
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2003 ◽
Vol 35
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pp. S274
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2017 ◽
Vol 42
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pp. 391-398
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2014 ◽
Vol 47
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pp. 1894-1898
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