• myGriffith
    • Staff portal
    • Contact Us⌄
      • Future student enquiries 1800 677 728
      • Current student enquiries 1800 154 055
      • International enquiries +61 7 3735 6425
      • General enquiries 07 3735 7111
      • Online enquiries
      • Staff phonebook
    View Item 
    •   Home
    • Griffith Research Online
    • Journal articles
    • View Item
    • Home
    • Griffith Research Online
    • Journal articles
    • View Item
    JavaScript is disabled for your browser. Some features of this site may not work without it.

    Browse

  • All of Griffith Research Online
    • Communities & Collections
    • Authors
    • By Issue Date
    • Titles
  • This Collection
    • Authors
    • By Issue Date
    • Titles
  • Statistics

  • Most Popular Items
  • Statistics by Country
  • Most Popular Authors
  • Support

  • Contact us
  • FAQs
  • Admin login

  • Login
  • Team and individual performance in the Tour de France

    Author(s)
    Prinz, Joachim
    Wicker, Pamela
    Griffith University Author(s)
    Wicker, Pamela V.
    Year published
    2012
    Metadata
    Show full item record
    Abstract
    Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of an athlete's body type, team characteristics, and pay on performance in the Tour de France ("the Tour"). Based on the concept of scaling and the concept of human capital, the paper aims to derive a set of hypotheses. Design/methodology/approach - Secondary data were collected about all riders that finished the Tour in the years from 2002 to 2005 leading to a total number of n=600 observations. Random effects regression models are estimated with rank as the dependent variable. Findings - The findings indicate that lighter riders perform better in the Tour than ...
    View more >
    Purpose - The purpose of this paper is to analyze the effects of an athlete's body type, team characteristics, and pay on performance in the Tour de France ("the Tour"). Based on the concept of scaling and the concept of human capital, the paper aims to derive a set of hypotheses. Design/methodology/approach - Secondary data were collected about all riders that finished the Tour in the years from 2002 to 2005 leading to a total number of n=600 observations. Random effects regression models are estimated with rank as the dependent variable. Findings - The findings indicate that lighter riders perform better in the Tour than heavier cyclists. Better teammates were found to increase average riders' performances, whereas top riders did not benefit from top teammates. Experience (rider, teammates, coach) was a significant driver of performance. Research limitations/implications - Team managers should pay attention to the composition of the team. Having only one strong team captain and several good coworkers was more effective than having several star riders (i.e. potential captains) in a team. Practical implications - The findings with regard to team composition can be transferred to other sports and professions where teamwork plays an important role. Successful teams should consist of only one captain and several good coworkers. Originality/value - The paper extends previous work on the determinants of performance in the Tour by using a longitudinal dataset that covers more variables than previous research.
    View less >
    Journal Title
    Team Performance Management
    Volume
    18
    Issue
    7
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1108/13527591211281147
    Subject
    Commerce, Management, Tourism and Services not elsewhere classified
    Business and Management
    Publication URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10072/48667
    Collection
    • Journal articles

    Footer

    Disclaimer

    • Privacy policy
    • Copyright matters
    • CRICOS Provider - 00233E

    Tagline

    • Gold Coast
    • Logan
    • Brisbane - Queensland, Australia
    First Peoples of Australia
    • Aboriginal
    • Torres Strait Islander