Male 'Elite' and 'Sub-Elite' Cyclists Wanted for Research on Pacing

[Science in Motion]

Dear fellow HubSA members,

 

The MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is conducting a study to investigate the psychophysiological determinants of pacing during prolonged endurance.

 

The aim of the study is to determine the physical and mental factors that make up the High Performance Athlete. The study will investigate the differences between 'Elite' and 'Sub-Elite' cyclists as well as the differences between the 'Winners' and 'Losers' of a simulated head-on-head competition on a virtual hilly 70km time trial course.

 

Eligibility criteria are:

Male

Age 18-45

'Elite' cyclists: Sub-3 hours Cape Argus,>8h per week, and if available a PPO of 5.3 to 5.7 W/kg and a VO2max of >60 ml/min/kg

'Sub-Elite' cyclists: 3:15 to 3:30 Cape Argus, 6-8h per week, and if available a PPO of 4.5 to 4.9 W/kg and a VO2max of >55 ml/min/kg

 

Requirements are:

4 visits to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town in the next 6 to 8 weeks

Visit 1: 3.5-4h, incl. Anthropometry, VO2max testing and 70km Familiarization

Visit 2: 2.5-3h, maximal 70km Baseline Time Trial

Visit 3: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Individual Time Trial, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling

Visit 4: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Competition Time Trial against an equally matched cyclist, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling

 

Benefits are:

A full and comprehensive VO2max Report

Spin Scan analysis of your two Experimental Time Trials

A Psychological Performance Profile

 

For more Information see Research Posters attached and/or contact:

 

Dr. Andreas Venhorst, MD

andreas.venhorst@gmail.com

 

We are looking forward to having you as a participant!

 

Kind regards

 

Andreas

Research Poster Psychophysiology Elite.pdf

Research Poster Psychophysiology Sub-Elite.pdf

[Garfield2010]

Can I have all the participants for a practical trial as well? Incidentally it will be the same dates as the 94.7 and the Argus . It will also be to test the side effects of "pacing" or "drafting" for prolonged periods on myself.

[Science in Motion]

Dear fellow HubSA members,

 

The MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is conducting a study to investigate the psychophysiological determinants of pacing during prolonged endurance.

 

The aim of the study is to determine the physical and mental factors that make up the High Performance Athlete. The study will investigate the differences between 'Elite' and 'Sub-Elite' cyclists as well as the differences between the 'Winners' and 'Losers' of a simulated head-on-head competition on a virtual hilly 70km time trial course.

 

Eligibility criteria are:

Male

Age 18-45

'Elite' cyclists: Sub-3 hours Cape Argus,>8h per week, and if available a PPO of 5.3 to 5.7 W/kg and a VO2max of >60 ml/min/kg

'Sub-Elite' cyclists: 3:15 to 3:30 Cape Argus, 6-8h per week, and if available a PPO of 4.5 to 4.9 W/kg and a VO2max of >55 ml/min/kg

 

Requirements are:

4 visits to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town in the next 6 to 8 weeks

Visit 1: 3.5-4h, incl. Anthropometry, VO2max testing and 70km Familiarization

Visit 2: 2.5-3h, maximal 70km Baseline Time Trial

Visit 3: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Individual Time Trial, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling

Visit 4: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Competition Time Trial against an equally matched cyclist, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling

 

Benefits are:

A full and comprehensive VO2max Report

Spin Scan analysis of your two Experimental Time Trials

A Psychological Performance Profile

 

For more Information see Research Posters attached and/or contact:

 

Dr. Andreas Venhorst, MD

andreas.venhorst@gmail.com

 

We are looking forward to having you as a participant!

 

Kind regards

 

Andreas

Hi All,

 

thanks for your interest in the study.

 

With regards to the 45 years criteria:

 

Unfortunately, we cannot easily change the inclusion and exclusion criteria. When applying for clearance by the Human Research Ethics Committee (HREC), we have to argue on these criteria based on best clinical evidence to minimize the risks of all potential participants involved. Once the study has been approved, changes to these criteria cannot be made without an reassessment by the HREC.

 

We are well aware that these criteria are somewhat arbitrary, but they are based on certain guidelines. Thus, we have to adhere to these guidelines, although we would agree that a fit but slightly older person is likely to have a lower risk than a sedentary but younger person.

 

We hope for your understanding that we are bound to certain guidelines and procedures that are ultimately in the best interest of participants and their welfare. Given that we do maximal testing and our results will not contribute to a ‘greater good’ the guidelines are skewed to minimize risks as good as possible.

 

Kind regards

 

Andreas

[Gen]

They always want elites and men for studies. . Wonder if they ever test effects on weekend worriers

[Science in Motion]

Dear fellow HubSA members,

 

The MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is conducting a study to investigate the psychophysiological determinants of pacing during prolonged endurance.

 

The aim of the study is to determine the physical and mental factors that make up the High Performance Athlete. The study will investigate the differences between 'Elite' and 'Sub-Elite' cyclists as well as the differences between the 'Winners' and 'Losers' of a simulated head-on-head competition on a virtual hilly 70km time trial course.

 

Eligibility criteria are:

Male

Age 18-45

'Elite' cyclists: Sub-3 hours Cape Argus,>8h per week, and if available a PPO of 5.3 to 5.7 W/kg and a VO2max of >60 ml/min/kg

'Sub-Elite' cyclists: 3:15 to 3:30 Cape Argus, 6-8h per week, and if available a PPO of 4.5 to 4.9 W/kg and a VO2max of >55 ml/min/kg

 

Requirements are:

4 visits to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town in the next 6 to 8 weeks

Visit 1: 3.5-4h, incl. Anthropometry, VO2max testing and 70km Familiarization

Visit 2: 2.5-3h, maximal 70km Baseline Time Trial

Visit 3: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Individual Time Trial, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling

Visit 4: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Competition Time Trial against an equally matched cyclist, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling

 

Benefits are:

A full and comprehensive VO2max Report

Spin Scan analysis of your two Experimental Time Trials

A Psychological Performance Profile

 

For more Information see Research Posters attached and/or contact:

 

Dr. Andreas Venhorst, MD

andreas.venhorst@gmail.com

 

We are looking forward to having you as a participant!

 

Kind regards

 

Andreas

Hi All,

 

thanks for your interest in the study and addressing some questions upfront.

 

With regards to nutrition and supplements during the visits:

 

During the first visit (VO2max and Familiarization) you are welcome to bring whatever you prefer and routinely use.

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> Before your second visit you will be asked to do a "mini-taper" of two days, like you would do before an important race. This will include your typical pre-race training diet. You can then use energy drinks and/or water as usually preferred during a real race.

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> For the two experimental trials you will be asked to copy your "mini-taper" as closely as possible and we will provide you with energy drinks at a rate of 60g carbohydrates per hour to assure maintenance of blood glucose. Water will be provided ad libitum.

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Kind regards

 

Andreas

 

[Science in Motion]

Dear fellow HubSA members,

 

The MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is conducting a study to investigate the psychophysiological determinants of pacing during prolonged endurance.

 

The aim of the study is to determine the physical and mental factors that make up the High Performance Athlete. The study will investigate the differences between 'Elite' and 'Sub-Elite' cyclists as well as the differences between the 'Winners' and 'Losers' of a simulated head-on-head competition on a virtual hilly 70km time trial course.

 

Eligibility criteria are:

Male

Age 18-45

'Elite' cyclists: Sub-3 hours Cape Argus,>8h per week, and if available a PPO of 5.3 to 5.7 W/kg and a VO2max of >60 ml/min/kg

'Sub-Elite' cyclists: 3:15 to 3:30 Cape Argus, 6-8h per week, and if available a PPO of 4.5 to 4.9 W/kg and a VO2max of >55 ml/min/kg

 

Requirements are:

4 visits to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town in the next 6 to 8 weeks

Visit 1: 3.5-4h, incl. Anthropometry, VO2max testing and 70km Familiarization

Visit 2: 2.5-3h, maximal 70km Baseline Time Trial

Visit 3: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Individual Time Trial, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling

Visit 4: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Competition Time Trial against an equally matched cyclist, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling

 

Benefits are:

A full and comprehensive VO2max Report

Spin Scan analysis of your two Experimental Time Trials

A Psychological Performance Profile

 

For more Information see Research Posters attached and/or contact:

 

Dr. Andreas Venhorst, MD

andreas.venhorst@gmail.com

 

We are looking forward to having you as a participant!

 

Kind regards

 

Andreas

Hi All,

 

thanks for your interest in the study.

 

There were some questions with regards to the group criteria:

 

The inclusion criteria are comparatively strict and the range quite narrow. This is, because we have to find for each cyclist a matched Partner that is within 2% of ones time Trial time achieved during the Baseline time Trial on the second visit. This will increase the chances to find pairs of cyclists that are physically equally fit. Thus, we are relatively strict on the W/kg that need to be pushed during the VO2max test. In our experience the required W/kg relate quite well to the Argus times described above with some obvious variation due to weather and starting group. We suggest to use your Argus time or to compare yourself with the Argus times of your training colleagues. Ultimately there is only one way to find out and that is to come in for the VO2max test.

 

Cheers

 

Andreas

 

[Science in Motion]

Dear fellow HubSA members,

 

The MRC/UCT Research Unit for Exercise Science and Sports Medicine is conducting a study to investigate the psychophysiological determinants of pacing during prolonged endurance.

 

The aim of the study is to determine the physical and mental factors that make up the High Performance Athlete. The study will investigate the differences between 'Elite' and 'Sub-Elite' cyclists as well as the differences between the 'Winners' and 'Losers' of a simulated head-on-head competition on a virtual hilly 70km time trial course.

 

Eligibility criteria are:

Male

Age 18-45

'Elite' cyclists: Sub-3 hours Cape Argus,>8h per week, and if available a PPO of 5.3 to 5.7 W/kg and a VO2max of >60 ml/min/kg

'Sub-Elite' cyclists: 3:15 to 3:30 Cape Argus, 6-8h per week, and if available a PPO of 4.5 to 4.9 W/kg and a VO2max of >55 ml/min/kg

 

Requirements are:

4 visits to the Sports Science Institute of South Africa, Newlands, Cape Town in the next 6 to 8 weeks

Visit 1: 3.5-4h, incl. Anthropometry, VO2max testing and 70km Familiarization

Visit 2: 2.5-3h, maximal 70km Baseline Time Trial

Visit 3: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Individual Time Trial, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling

Visit 4: 3-3.5h, maximal 70km Competition Time Trial against an equally matched cyclist, incl. questionnaires and blood sampling

 

Benefits are:

A full and comprehensive VO2max Report

Spin Scan analysis of your two Experimental Time Trials

A Psychological Performance Profile

 

For more Information see Research Posters attached and/or contact:

 

Dr. Andreas Venhorst, MD

andreas.venhorst@gmail.com

 

We are looking forward to having you as a participant!

 

Kind regards

 

Andreas

Hi All,

 

thanks for your interest in the study.

 

There are some questions about the days and times of visits/trials.

 

We will try to the best to accomodate you as good as possible. Visits can be arranged from 7:30am till late during the whole week and the experimental trials will most likely easiest to be organized on Weekends. Should you not be able to arrange the first two visits during the week, than we will also offer to schedule these on weekends.

 

Cheers Andreas

 

[Sworks20]

Why are you quoting your OP all the time?? Just make a post and get on with it.

[Rydogg]

https://community.bikehub.co.za/topic/141844-male-elite-and-sub-elite-cyclists-wanted-for-research-on-pacing/page__hl__male+%26%2339%3Belite%26%2339%3B

[Science in Motion]

Hi All,

 

the application deadline has been Extended till the 12th of September.

 

8 cyclists made it so far into the 'Elite' group and there are also still 2 'Sub-Elite' cyclists needed.

 

Please contact me further Information.

 

Cheers Andreas

[Science in Motion]

Hi All,

 

some cyclists are concerned that they are not in shape yet and thus do not opt to participate.

 

Please remember that participants only have to be within certain criteria and not necessarily on 100% shape.

 

This trials is an option to learn something about yourself and when you are top-fit, then you should do real races.

 

Cheers Andreas