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which of the following statements is true regarding cycling shoes?
Many cycling shoes run narrow.
SPD cleats have a three-bolt pattern.
heat should be used to dry wet cycling shoes.
There are four types of cycling shoes; road, mountain bike, recreational, and indoor.
Many cycling shoes run narrow.
What are the padding inserts within cycling shorts referred to?
Chamois
Butt pads
Seat pads
Saddle pads
Chamois (the correct answer)
What do many cyclists uses to lessen friction and act as a disinfectant?
Lotion
Petroleum jelly
Chamois cream
Rubbing alcohol
Chamois cream (the correct answer)
When should underwear be worn with cycling shorts?
Never
In cold weather
During long rides
During indoor cycling
Never (the correct answer)
What type of top is recommended for indoor cycling?
T-shirt
Tank top
Full-sleeve cycling jersey
One made of thin, wicking, dry-fit material
One made of thin, wicking, dry-fit material (the correct answer)
break in a little. (the correct answer)
The European shoe sizing standard
applies equally to both men and women.
does not apply equally to both men and women.
is no longer used by cycling shoe manufacturers.
is only used by European cycling shoe manufacturers.
applies equally to both men and women. (the correct answer)
With regard to cycling shoes, the stiffness of the sole helps
prevent blisters.
prevent sore muscles.
transfer power from the rider to the pedal.
the rider remain positioned on the saddle correctly.
transfer power from the rider to the pedal. (the correct answer)
Most indoor bikes are made of
steel and are belt driven.
steel and are chain driven.
aluminum and are belt driven.
aluminum and are chain driven.
steel and are chain driven. (the correct answer)
Which component provides resistance on an indoor cycling bike?
Crank
Cassette
Magneto
Flywheel
Flywheel (the correct answer)
How many main types of pedals are there?
Two
Three
Four
Five
Three (the correct answer)
What are the most common types of pedals?
What is the best way to determine if an individual is staying properly hydrated?
Check the color of their urine
Measure the salt content of their sweat
Measure their weight before and after training
Ensure they are drinking 10-12 ounces of fluid each hour during exercise
Measure their weight before and after training (the correct answer)
The calories needed for training is determined by the
age of the individual.
the intensity of the training session.
age and gender of the individual.
distance/time the individual is cycling.
distance/time the individual is cycling. (the correct answer)
Cycling computers used with indoor bicycles are invaluable for monitoring
total distance.
percent grade.
average speed.
intensity using watts.
intensity using watts. (the correct answer)
How many ounces of water and/or sports drink should be consumed every hour during training sessions longer than 75 minutes?
13 - 26 (the correct answer)
The ideal bike fit is
always changing.
a matter of trial and error.
the same for all types of bikes.
recommended by the manufacturer.
a matter of trial and error. (the correct answer)
What is the center of the pedal called?
MTP
Pedal spline
Pedal spindle
no leverage.
more power.
more leverage.
no leverage. (the correct answer)
If the saddle is too high, the rider will
rock side-to-side.
experience foot pain.
experience knee pain.
rock forward and backward.
rock side-to-side. (the correct answer)
With regard to correct saddle height, when the rider stands next to the bike, the saddle should be located approximately at the
top of the hip.
top of the thigh.
bottom of the hip.
middle of the thigh.
top of the hip. (the correct answer)
When seated on the bike with the pedals at the 6 o'clock and 12 o'clock positions, the rider's leg should be
bent when the heel is on the pedal.
straight when the heel is on the pedal.
straight when the MTP joint contacts the pedal.
hyperextended when the MTP joint contacts the pedal.
straight when the heel is on the pedal. (the correct answer)
Too much upward tilt of the saddle (seat) can result in pressure on the
pubis.
knees.
arches.
sit bones.
pubis. (the correct answer)
One of the most overlooked aspects of bike fitting is the
tilt and angle of the forefoot.
tilt and angle of the hindfoot.
fore and aft positioning of the foot.
inward and outward positioning of the toes.
tilt and angle of the forefoot. (the correct answer)
80 - 110 RPM
80 - 110 RPM (the correct answer)
The action of lifting the body from a seated position to a standing position for short periods of time is known as which of the following?
Popping
Jumping
Breaking
Bounding
Jumping (the correct answer)
For all hand positions, the rider should keep the wrists
flexed.
slightly hyper-flexed.
slightly hyperextended.
predominantly in neutral.
predominantly in neutral. (the correct answer)
As in most sports, cyclists should practice which breathing technique?
Chest breathing
Diaphragmatic breathing
Exhaling through the nose
Inhaling through the mouth
Diaphragmatic breathing (the correct answer)
Indoor cycling instructors should have their students imagine they are sitting
on a stool.
sitting in mud.
sitting in cold water.
on a thin piece of fragile glass.
on a thin piece of fragile glass. (the correct answer)
Which of the following is a common error when breathing?
Diaphragmatic breathing
Inhaling through the nose
Letting exhalation occur naturally
Contracting or pulling the abdominals when inhaling
Contracting or pulling the abdominals when inhaling (the correct answer)
Which of the following should students be instructed to visualize?
What is the body's immediate energy system, used during work that lasts 1-10 seconds?
Aerobic oxidation
Aerobic glycolysis
Anaerobic glycolysis
ATP/Creatine Phosphate
ATP/Creatine Phosphate (the correct answer)
The end product of glycolysis is either lactate or
nitrogen.
pyruvate.
hydrogen.
carbon dioxide.
pyruvate. (the correct answer)
The maximum rate of oxygen consumption as measured during incremental
exercise is referred to as
VO2 Max.
lactate threshold (LT).
anaerobic threshold (AT).
ventilatory threshold (VT).
VO2 Max. (the correct answer)
When performing a LTHR (lactate threshold heart rate) test on yourself by completing a 30-minute time trial, an approximation of your LTHR is your
average heart rate for the last 10-minutes.
average heart rate for the last 20-minutes.
maximum heart rate during the last 10-minutes.
maximum heart rate during the last 20-minutes.
average heart rate for the last 20-minutes.
The intensity level at which the cardiovascular system is unable to supply enough oxygen to exercising muscles, is known as
lactate threshold (LT).
cardiac tamponade (CT).
anaerobic threshold (AT).
myocardial infarction (MI).
anaerobic threshold (AT). (the correct answer)
Which heart rate training zone is considered intense?
What does the acronym EPOC stand for?
Exercise post-oxygen circulation
Excess pre-exercise oxygenation criteria
Exercise postural overload compensation
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption
Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (the correct answer)
What is the principle mediator of energy-driven reactions in cells?
ATP
ADP
DNA
RNA
ATP (the correct answer)
Which of the following are the monomers in many polysaccharides?
Fatty acids
Nucleotides
Amino acids
Glucose molecules
Glucose molecules (the correct answer)
The chemical and physiological processes in the body that provides energy for the maintenance of life, is known as
metabolism.
multi-chaining.
polymerization.
gluconeogenesis.
metabolism. (the correct answer)
BMR (basal metabolic rate) typically accounts for what percentage of the body's energy supply?
60 - 70% (the correct answer)
What is the primary source of fuel in the human diet?
Fat
Protein
Carbohydrates
