Cyclists required for research (Cape Town)

[Harry-ESSM]

The aim of the research project is to investigate pacing strategies adopted by cyclists as well as to determine the subjective factors involved in selecting, and making alterations to, the chosen. We also aim to investigate cyclists psychological response to exercise. The testing will take place at the UCT/MRC Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit, located at Sports Science in Newlands.

 

We are looking for male cyclists:

* between the ages of 18 and 40 years;

* who are training at least nine hours per week, with an Argus Cycle Tour performance time in the last 2 years of 3h00-4h00;

* who are, if possible, familiar with laboratory testing procedures; and

* who must preferably be available both during the week and on the weekend.

 

Cyclists are required to visit the laboratory on five separate occasions for:

* preliminary analysis to determine anthropometric measurements and complete a 40 km familiarization time-trial;

* four maximal 40 km time-trials, separated by a minimum of three and a maximum of seven days - all time-trials will be performed in the laboratory.

 

In return, cyclists will receive:

* a comprehensive report of their anthropometric assessments, useful performance parameters and performance data collected during the time-trials;

* an opportunity to train indoors during the hot summer!

 

If you are available from the 1st of November 2010 through to the 31st of March 2011, interested in taking part in the study, and would like additional information, please contact:

 

Mr. Harry Hill

h.hill2@ugrad.unimelb.edu.au

[kandui]

I turn 41 on the 31st of this month and did the 2010 Argus in 4:26 on my Mountain Bike. Available from 6 November. Currently training 8-14 hours/week.

would be interested.

[iRob]

The aim of the research project is to investigate pacing strategies adopted by cyclists as well as to determine the subjective factors involved in selecting, and making alterations to, the chosen. We also aim to investigate cyclists psychological response to exercise. The testing will take place at the UCT/MRC Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit, located at Sports Science in Newlands.

 

We are looking for male cyclists:

* between the ages of 18 and 40 years;

* who are training at least nine hours per week, with an Argus Cycle Tour performance time in the last 2 years of 3h00-4h00;

* who are, if possible, familiar with laboratory testing procedures; and

* who must preferably be available both during the week and on the weekend.

 

Cyclists are required to visit the laboratory on five separate occasions for:

* preliminary analysis to determine anthropometric measurements and complete a 40 km familiarization time-trial;

* four maximal 40 km time-trials, separated by a minimum of three and a maximum of seven days - all time-trials will be performed in the laboratory.

 

In return, cyclists will receive:

* a comprehensive report of their anthropometric assessments, useful performance parameters and performance data collected during the time-trials;

* an opportunity to train indoors during the hot summer!

 

If you are available from the 1st of November 2010 through to the 31st of March 2011, interested in taking part in the study, and would like additional information, please contact:

 

Mr. Harry Hill

h.hill2@ugrad.unimleb.edu.au

 

Hi

 

The email address doesn't work.

[iRob]

Hi Harry

 

I am currently training for a 4 day stage race at the end of this year

and am currently riding about 8hours a week.

 

I am available from 5pm weekdays and on weekends, I'm a chemical

engineer so I have some idea of lab procedures and will pick up what I

do not know and what I need to know fairly quickly, and also 25 years

old and live in Cape Town.

 

I'd like to take part in the survey. I dig being a guinea pig.

 

Please let me know.

[Harry-ESSM]

Hi

 

The email address doesn't work.

 

Apologies, it has been corrected. My email is h.hill2@ugrad.unimelb.edu.au

 

Thanks for your interest. Would you be able to send me your contact details so we can get in touch?

[rpedro]

Email sent

[covie]

a melbourne e-mail addy?

 

 

[Harry-ESSM]

a melbourne e-mail addy?

 

That's correct. I am a medical student from aus, doing a research year in Cape Town.

[covie]

Can already see a title for that thesis,

 

(addsomereallybigscientificwordhere) a study in the performance differencial between thrid world and first world cyclists

 

Tough life you have mate, have fun and do apply electroshock therapy where required you have my blessing.

[Harry-ESSM]

Thank you everybody for your replies. We are still recruiting and would love to hear from anybody else interested in learning more about their body and participating in our study.