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CYCLISTS REQUIRED FOR TWO RESEARCH PROJECTS CONDUCTED AT THE UCT/MRC Exercise Science and Sports Medicine Research Unit, based at the Sports Science Institute of SA, Boundary Rd, Newlands

CYCLING STUDY 1
Our aim is to investigate the repeatability of TT performance, to examine pacing strategies adopted by cyclists as well as to determine the subjective factors involved in selecting, and making alterations to, the chosen.

We are looking for male cyclists;
? between the ages of 18 and 40 years;
? who are training between 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; and
? 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.

Analysis and measurements include performance parameters, heart rate, rate of perceived exertion, task effort awareness and other scales to determine how you are feeling whilst cycling.

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 1 November 2010 through to the 31 March 2011, interested in taking part in the study, and would like additional information, please contact:
Mr. Harry Hill
phone: (021) 650 4569/0717614094 email: h.hill2@ugrad.unimleb.edu.au
Dr Elske Schabort
phone: (021) 650 4567 email: Elske.Schabort@uct.ac.za

CYCLING STUDY 2
We plan to monitor a group of well trained cyclists as they change their weekly training load

INCLUDES FOUR FREE VO2 MAX TESTS AND A FREE PERSONALISED TRAINING PROGRAMME

We are looking for male cyclists
· between the ages of 18 and 45 years
· in possession of functioning heart rate monitors

What will be required of you?
­ Four VO2 max tests and four 40 km time trials
­ Keeping a daily log of all your training and complete an online questionnaire daily
­ Sleeping 4 nights a week with a heart rate monitor on in order to measure heart rate variability
­ Follow a strict training programme for 8 weeks
­ You MAY continue with your racing

What are the benefits?
­ Full analysis of your performance tests
­ 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?
­ Ben Capostagno via email or phone: Benoit.Capostagno@uct.ac.za or phone: 021 650 4572 or 082 562 8419

PLEASE APPLY BEFORE 1 November 2010