Cycling Performance Study at Pennington

If you are looking for a better way to train this season, want to know your VO2max, Lactate Thresholds, and Power Output surrounding these zones, then we have the study for you!

Please read the following study details below on how to test your cycling abilities this year!

Pennington Biomedical Research Center is conducting a study on the behalf of Gatorade Sports Science to examine the effectiveness of a dietary supplement on cycling performance.

Goals of the study:

One: To determine whether a new dietary ingredient will increase the use of body fat during exercise.

Two: To examine whether those using the supplement will increase 20 km time trial (TT) performance after a period of strenuous exercise.

Who is eligible?

• Men between 18 and 35 years of age

• Capable of attaining a V02 max: 50 ml/kg/min. This would be equivalent to a good Category IV or Category III+ rider.

• Must be willing to commit to a testing protocol that will last -40-days.

What the test entails:

The following tests will be performed before and after four (4) weeks of supplementation:

• A V02max test with the determination of VO2max, lactate thresholds and the corresponding power output associated with each.

• A two (2) hour ride at an established percentage of your lactate threshold. Several blood samples will be taken during this portion of the test; however, we will take no muscle
biopsies.

• A 20 km TT to see how fast you can complete the TT.

Upon completion of the study you will receive:

• $200

• A full report detailing your V02max, lactate threshold, heart rates, and power outputs associated with your test.

• A report detailing your time to complete each time trial along with your average heart rate and average power output during each test.

• Various schwag courtesy of Gatorade

If you are interested in participating in our study please contact me directly.

If you know of someone who might be interested in the trial, please forward this to them.

Thank you,

Melissa Lupo
Exercise Testing Core - Research Associate
Gatorade Performance Study - Coordinator
Pennington Biomedical Research Center
6400 Perkins Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70808
Direct: (225) 763-2924
Fax: (225) 763-0905

"Oxbow Triathlon" on Saturday, April 10 at 7:00am

Andy invited you to "Oxbow Triathlon" on Saturday, April 10 at 7:00am.

Andy says, "The registration prices begin increasing February 15 so don't miss out on the early registration prices.
Not ready to do an individual triathlon? Be a part of relay team! Join the fun! ".

Event: Oxbow Triathlon
What: Sporting Event
Start Time: Saturday, April 10 at 7:00am
End Time: Saturday, April 10 at 11:00am
Where: The 2010 USAT Louisiana State Triathlon Championship

BREC's Comite Classic MTB Race

"BREC's Comite Classic" MTB Race is Sunday, January 31 at 8:00am.

Event: BREC's Comite Classic
What: MTB Sporting Event
Start Time: Sunday, January 31 at 8:00am
End Time: Sunday, January 31 at 11:00am
Where: Comite River Mountain Bike Trails, 8900 Hooper Rd.

Wheels to Succeed 'No Such Thing As Impossible' Bike Ride

Reminding everyone that the Wheels to Succeed 'No Such Thing As Impossible' Bike Ride
Saturday, January 16, 2010

On line Registration will close Sunday, January 10, 2010
(There will be 'day of' registration for $5 extra)

Updated Goodies Included with Every Registration:

-Long Sleeved T-shirt (guaranteed to pre-registered only)
-HOT lunch provided by West Feliciana Sheriff's Department
-Raffle ticket for Tifosi Sunglasses & Cannondale Saddle Bags donated by PedalPlay
-FREE tour of The Myrtles Plantation (located across from the Start/Finish)
-Certificate for free basic bike fit from PedalPlay
-Drawstring bag filled with cycling goodies

For more information and to see the posted routes please visit
www.wheelstosucceed.org


Please support our event sponsors:
Alvarez Construction, Hannah, Colvin, & Pipes, Galvan Construction, AAA Rent-All
PedalPlay, Coast Concrete Services, Inc., B&D Electric Company of Baton Rouge, Inc., B&D Plumbing Co., Inc.,
Castille Wood Products, Inc, REMAX Total, The Bicycle Shop, Red Stick Insulation Co.,
Ramos Floors, LLC, McCleary Title, Habitat Digital Enterprises, LLC, J.Wayne Blount & Associates
Marias Cleaning, LLC, Picou Builders Supply Co., Stanton's Ace Appliances
Raising Cane's Chicken, Baton Rouge Parent's Magazine, West Feliciana Sheriff's Department

"Rite of Passage" ride...

The BRBC and CCC invite you to the annual "Rite of Passage" ride, Thursday 31 Dec 2009 at 9AM from Greensburg LA.

This tradition ride is a way to mark the end of the 2009 cycling season, and look forward to 2010. Jim Turner and I have been hosting this ride every New Year's Eve since 2001 (maybe longer, ???) in whatever weather. At the end of the ride we will enjoy turkey gumbo, cabbage, black-eyed peas, and whatever you may choose to bring.

Starting (and ending point) is the parking lot just beyond the the LA-10 east truck stop in Greensburg. Ride departs at 9AM so plan accordingly including clothing for the expected cool temperatures and rain. (between 45 and 55 degrees, and between 20% and 50% chance of rain) Course is the same as last year's (see link) and goes to Gillsburg MS and back for 35 miles and 1200 ft of climbing.

http://ridewithgps.com/routes/21530

Best way to get there for CCC riders is I-55 to the LA-10 exit, then west (left) towards Greensburg.

Others take either I-12 east to the Walker exit (LA-447), then north to Walker and a right turn on US-190. Continue to LA-449 turn left, and follow it to the end at LA-37 (make a jog right then left in Pine Grove). At LA-37 turn right to the end in Greensburg, where you turn right again on LA-10 to the truck stop. (1:15 from BR)

If you live North of Florida in Baton Rouge, you can consider Greenwell Springs road (LA-37) which is the shortest way to Greensburg, but if you do be aware of the enforced 45 speed limit in East Baton Rouge Parish.

Call or reply if you need more information, or have additions or corrections.

Bruce
225.963.8616

Happy Holidays from PedalPlay Bicycles and the Mackey's

Happy Holidays from PedalPlay Bicycles and the Mackey family

Second Annual ‘No Such Thing As Impossible’ Bike Ride

Dear Riders,

I would like to remind you all of the Second Annual ‘No Such Thing As Impossible’ Bike Ride being held January 16, 2010 in the beautiful rolling hills of St. Francisville, LA. The ride will include 10mile, 45mile/72km, and 72mile routes for riders of all skill levels and is open for online registration to any and all interested participants. Please visit www.wheelstosucceed.org for online registration through Active.com. Day of registration will be available for $5 extra.

REUSABLE DRAWSTRING BAG guaranteed to all riders
pre-registered by Jan 10, 2010 filled with:
Long Sleeve T-shirt, Cycling goodies,
Certificate for basic Custom Fitting from Pedal Play
and other treats…

There will be a great hot lunch provided by the West Feliciana Sheriff’s Department free to all riders!!!

All proceeds go directly towards Wheels to Succeed purchasing adapted three wheeled bikes for children with physical disabilities through out South Louisiana.

If you have any questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at wheelstosucceed@yahoo.com.

Hope to see you all there,
Ashley Leach

MTB/Road Group Ride, Mobile, AL

Saturday 9:00 a.m. Meet at 741 Hillcrest rd, Mobile Al 36609 which is a krispy kreme. Next to Krispy Kreme is a huge parking lot in which to park. Depart 9:00 a.m. sharp and ride one lap at USA trails (12 miles) and proceed over to Chickasabogue for one lap (11 miles) and then ride back to cars. Total ride should be 23 off road and 21 on the road. Bring money for lunch/beer/margaritas whatever after the ride. There is a good mexican place or there is a texas roadhouse, not sure where we'll go, group decides!

Herring Gas Cycling

Kasas City Cyclocross Nationals helmet cam

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-xtkjZsXZc&feature=PlayList&p=4664A822DD68D330&index=9&playnext=2&playnext_from=PL


By Dean Barger

So you want to be an official?

So you want to be an official? LAMBRA will be conducting a intro level officials seminar in early 2010. Think you can handle it?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87M2LkGGWqA

____________________________________________
Randall Legeai
President, Louisiana-Mississippi Bicycle Racing Association
New Orleans, LA, USA. 504-228-5891
http://www.lambra.org
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