Effects of aero-bars on respiratory mechanics and ventilatory responses during exercise in trained cyclists

Principal Investigator: Dr. Jordan Guenette

We are recruiting MALE and FEMALE healthy recreational and competitive road cyclists and triathletes for a study investigating how different bicycle riding positions effect the mechanics of breathing.

Eligibility:

• Male or female
• 19-49 years of age (inclusive)
• Normal lung function as per % predicted values for age and sex
• Body mass index greater than 18 or less than 30 kg/m²
• Able to read and understand English
• Regularly trains and/or competes at a regional, national or international level as a road cyclist or triathlete

Participation involves two visits:

• Visit 1: Breathing tests followed by an exercise test (VO_2MAX test) on an upright stationary bicycle.
• Visit 2: Breathing tests followed by a cycling test at a constant intensity in three common riding positions.

Time Commitment:

• Each visit will take approximately 3 hours for a total of 6 hours over 2 visits.

Participants will receive an honorarium and a detailed fitness assessment.

If interested please contact:

Jesse Charlton

(t) 778 822 2453 (e) jesse.charlton@ubc.ca