Riding the 2013 Cape Epic?

[bcapostagno]

UCT’s Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine

Available Spaces for Cyclists

We would like to monitor a group of well-trained cyclists as they prepare for the 2013 Cape Epic

INCLUDES FIVE FREE VO₂ MAX TESTS

What type of subjects are we looking for?

 

­ 30 injury free and healthy male cyclists between age 18 and 45

­ Cyclists who have entered the 2013 Cape Epic

­ Cyclists who will also ride other races (e.g. Attakwas or Tulbagh Ultramarathons)

­ Cyclists who are in the possession of functioning heart rate monitors

­ Cyclists who are in the possession of a functioning road bike

What will be required of you?

 

­ Five VO₂ max tests

 

­ Keeping a daily log of ALL your training

 

­ Sleeping 3 nights a week with a heart rate monitor on in order to measure heart rate variability

­ Perform a sub-maximal cycle test once a week at the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Boundary Road, Newlands

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You will NOT be required to do anything during the races

What are the benefits?

 

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Full analysis of your performance tests and training advice, if you require it

­ An opportunity to monitor how you are adapting to your training

Who is conducting this research?

 

­ UCT/MRC Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine

At the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Boundary Rd, Newlands

Department of Human Biology, Faculty of Health Science, University of Cape Town

 

Who should I contact?

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Ben Capostagno

via email: Benoit.Capostagno@uct.ac.za or phone:

082 562 8419

PLEASE APPLY BEFORE 30 November 2012

[bcapostagno]

Hi guys

We still have spots available if you are keen to get involved.

Cheers

Ben

[TheNosh]

Do you have spots available for riders who are in Pretoria