Nigel & I rode The Bikeinmotion 10 last night on the S4 it was a nice evening for a change 54 riders turned up.
Nigel rode well to get a 23.23 and I did a good time for me of 28.51

We have just got back from our visit to see the tour to see the news about David we had a message from Ian & Gill that there had been a fatal accident
involving a cyclist back home but not many details

Our sympathy goes out to Davids family and all those involved in this tragic loss

I would just like everyone who was out on the club run on Sunday (3rd Aug) to know that I didn't have my bubble bath in the afternoon - I ended up working with Jamie instead - so much for my afternoon of relaxing....

Hi all,

I am a PhD student in exercise physiology at the University of Exeter based at the St Luke's Campus. I am in the process of testing for one of my PhD studies and I am looking to recruit subjects to participate in the study. I would be most grateful if you could read this as I hope that it would be of interest to some of you.

 

WHAT DOES THE STUDY INVOLVE?

The study will comprise a total of 7 visits to the laboratory at the St Luke's Campus to perform exercise tests on the bike. After an initial ramp exercise test, from which I can determine VO2max, Gas Exchange Threshold (this is simply a non invasive method to establish the lactate threshold), the remaining six tests will involve step tests where the workload is abruptly increased from a baseline value to either a moderate workload or a high-intensity workload. Three of these tests will occur following a 3 day period of dietary nitrate supplementation, with the remaining three occurring following placebo. These 3 test will be performed on successive days. On two occasions (one for each experimental condition) you will be required to hold the high-intensity workload until exhaustion. We will also we taking both fingertip and venous blood samples for the determination of blood lactate and blood nitrite, respectively.

WHY INVESTIGATE NITRATE SUPPLEMENTATION?

Supplementation with dietary nitrate has been shown to promote blood vessel dilation and to increase blood flow to the working muscles. This, of course, has the potential to increase the volume of oxygen delivered to the muscle and therefore to improve exercise performance.

ARE THERE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?

There are no side effects associated with dietary nitrate supplementation

WHAT WILL I GET FROM TAKING PART IN THIS TESTING?

From the initial ramp test I will provide you with your VO2max, Gas-Exchange Threshold ( same as Lactate Threshold) and the Heart Rate at which these physiological boundaries occur, which will be of use when your are setting exercise intensities for your training. Also if your performance is improves following dietary nitrate supplementation I will provide you with a list of foods high in nitrates, which you may then wish to incorporate into your diet.


If you have any questions regarding the testing or you would like to participate in this study please contact me on either:

sjb228@exeter.ac.uk

07828246782

Best Wishes
Stephen Bailey

Well Paul - I guess you will agree it was worth be late for the club run.
Note to Hather and Ian - MR O has been wearing his hat (you know which one) all day!!!

Yeah Nicole

Edited by author 08-17-2008 12:34 PM
Some photos posted on FLCKR http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclingmrso/2770115591/

More available if wanted

Result on the photos page.

ANyone got a startsheet for Sunday they could send me please?

Ann,
My start sheet was sent by post so too late to send it to you, I dont know if anybody had it by E-Mail. Just had notification that it will now be 18 miles because of road works !

Edited by author 09-07-2008 03:04 PM
Thanks Pam - !! I did get one from Sue who managed to scan it for me - Good rides by Andy Waite - David Stephens, Andrew B, Sue B, Emily Adkin, Pam, Roger Dean and Keith Stephenson and the sun tried to shine - windy tho Photos on FLCKR - lots of the Dynamo gyuys check them out http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclingmrso/sets/72157607158246706/

Its that woman again - Hi all - great day out at TOB - photos on FLCKR now enjoy

http://www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?sta...et72157607201552426

Edited by author 09-21-2008 12:55 PM
Yeovil 10 last night saw 6 riders report to the time keeper. Nigel O; John Fuke; Sue and Andy B; Roger Dean and Keith Stepehenson Sue and Keith came away with PB's (Sue got ladies prize as well) and Rog and Nigel were happy with their rides - I think Andy wa feeling his age!!! and wasnt as happy as the others !- Happy Birthday Andrew.

Link to pics on FLCKR for Yeovil 10 including details of times - http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclingmrso/sets/72157607396873925/

and the SW Circuit Champs at Ilton were held yesterday - no CSD but photos are on FLCKR too if you want to check them out
http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclingmrso/sets/72157607397600869/

Emily did a great ride on Sunday when she completed the Cheddar challenge -she writes - Yesterday, I completed the 100 mile cheddar challenge, it was awesome, the day was crisp, cold, but as the sun came up, soon warmed up and it was a perfect day. I was kn*ckered when we finished, I rode it with one of our friends called Ben and had a brilliant time. Even though the last 40 miles were ALL up hill, there was some stunning scenary to look at. (AND SHE COULD LOOK AT IT)!
 
Ben and I rode the course in 5 hours 51 mins - gold medal time! I was really chuffed and it has inspired me to race next year. Because the first half of the course was relatively flat, with a few nasty steep, but short climbs, we were riding in a pelton of about 40 riders. Everyone was moving about, doing their turns on the front, (which I did also) and we were ripping along.
 
Dont forget the Tarka Family ride on October 19th AND Simon Hill asks us to remember winter doesnt mean the racing stops - the cyclo cross SW League is in full swing - Simon competing - and is getting fields on 50+ which is great news DEtails of SW LEague can be found on the web - www.cyclo-cross.org.uk

I know boring isnt it !! Mrs O again No CSD riders in the Hill CLimb on Hay Tor today but heres the link to the photos if you want to see how other got on.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/cyclingmrso/sets/72157607540051099/

Not boring at all Ann. Keep it up.

Edited by author 10-06-2008 11:28 AM
Thanks Paul - How was Italy - Photos from yesterdays National Trophy Cyclo Cross at Bicton Arena can now be found at http://www.flickr.com/photos/organize/?sta...et72157607764135068

Riders can email me for (hundreds) More shots

Is there anybody whose going on the Tarka Trial ride able to take Collettes bike ?