Attributes of Motorbike Racers: A Case Study on Malaysian Cub Prix

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to describe about the physical fitness of elite young Cub prix riders in Malaysia. These are the essential element to endure riders while competing to be the best of all. Where the rider’s physical fitness compromises the reflects for speed, arm endurance, arm strength, running speed, flexibility, leg strength and leg speed. Other than that, there are few motor performance fitness tests which is plate tapping, bent arm hang, arm pull, sit and reach , stand high and to identify the health level that a Cub prix rider has to sustain themselves among European riders. Our study compromises by exploring the opportunities of Cub prix riders compared to European riders. Qualitative study was conducted in this paper and in-depth interview was carried out in collecting data. This study will investigate informant without guidance using subjective information. The qualitative method is used in this study and unstructured open ended question was used. Qualitative method is suitable to build new theory and explore new areas of this study. A finding indicates that respondents are aware on their fitness level as to perform well during races. Besides that, there are benchmarks of body mass index (BMI) weight in the range of 50 kg to 65 kg. Most of the informants agreed that a racer need to have strong discipline in doing training, usually rider need to do a training 4 hours every day. The training normally carried out indoor and outdoor.