Cycling Medicine Seminar - Saturday November 7, 2009 Print E-mail
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Introduction

In response to the success of Cycling Medicine Down Under Conference held last January, Learning and Leisure developed a one-day seminar on Cycling Medicine with an emphasis on Physiology. Plenary sessions are coupled to practical workshops that will extend participants knowledge and practice of cycling. The program is aimed at anyone who has an interest in cycling performance and who wish to improve their cycling techniques.

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Speakers

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David Martin PhD
Senior Sports Physiologist Australian Institute of Sport

David's research interests include

  • Fatigue managment
  • Training and performance modelling
  • Thermoregulation
  • Altitude training
  • Competition analysis
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Tammie Ebert PhD
Senior Coordinator
National Talent Identification and Development Program

  • Physiologist and researcher
  • Former Head of the TIS Sports Science
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Brett Aitken OAM
Olympian

One of Australia’s most accomplished cyclists:

  • Olympic Gold, Silver and Bronze
  • Commonwealth Games Gold x 2
  • Goodwill Games Gold
  • World Champion
  • National Championship Gold x 17
  • Tour Down Under Sprint Champion

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Program

Morning Session with David Martin and Tammie Ebert

  • Physiological characteristics of the best cyclists in the world
  • Physiological demands of competition
  • Training progression improving relevant physiological capacities
  • Environmental and nutritional and psychological factors influencing the training-response relationships
  • Demands of competition in road racing
  • Demands of hill climbing
  • Influence of hydration on hill-climbing performance
  • Physiological testing of cyclists

Afternoon Session with Brett Aitken on the Super-Drome Track

  • Fitness
  • Track work
  • Competition riding
  • Sprint championships

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Venue

Adelaide Super-Drome

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courtesy ORS

The Super-Drome is managed by the Office of Recreation and Sport and is located 15 minutes north of the city at the State Sports Park, Main North Road, Gepps Cross, 5094.

It is the headquarters for the Australian Institute of Sport’s Track Cycling Program due to its fully accredited international-standard training and competition.

The Adelaide Super-Drome track was designed, and its construction supervised by track specialist Ron Webb.

The Adelaide Super-Drome has hosted a number of international and national events, and is a popular destination for international teams looking for a unique environment for training camp.

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Registration details

Included:

  • Entry to academic and workshop sessions
  • Sprint bike hire
  • Morning and afternoon tea
  • Lunch
  • Conference handouts