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During the Tour Down Under 22-25 January 2009 Adelaide, South Australia
CMDU 2009 video highlights featuring Charle Walsh and Brent Aitken - now online link
| Cycling Medicine Down Under 2009 conference was an event which run parallel with elements of the ProTour world cycling event, The Tour Down Under. Cycling Medicine Down Under featured rigourous academic sessions aimed at medical and allied health professionals who have an interest in sports medicine and injury prevention as well as cycling techniques. Plenary sessions were coupled to discussion groups and practical workshops which extended participants knowledge and practice of cycling and sports medicine. Registration includes all sessions conducted by top medical and allied health professionals, elite sportspeople, world-class coaches and motivators. Registration included participation in the Mutual Community Challenge Tour, early morning cycle sessions and time trials. Reserved seats at the Legends Dinner were included.
Also included were conference meals and refreshments, bus transport to venues AND the closing lunch on a viewing platform at the start/finish line for the finale of the Tour Down Under. A highlights DVD of the event was sent to all Cycling Medicine Down Under participants. |
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Conference Objectives
At the conclusion of the conference it is expected that delegates will have an understanding of the following: Normal mechanics and biomechanics of cycling Physiology and psychology of training and competing for the average and elite cyclist Injury patterns, injury prevention, treatment and rehabilitation for the cyclist
During the conference delegates will have the opportunity to Train under the supervision of elite riders Reinforce their understanding of cycling medicine Have first hand experience in training and competing methods
Program (Subject to change) Day 1 - Thursday 22 January 2009
Venue: Stamford Plaza Adelaide
Commencing at 10:00 am. Academic Session - Presentation and Panel Discussion Charlie Walsh OAM Bio Motivation and Racing Psychology Mechanics of Cycling Alec Buttfield Bio • Biomechanics Brett Aitken OAM Bio • Technique • Equipment Steve James (chief designer - Avanti Bicycle Company) Bio Mechanics of Bicycles • Bicycle design • New materials and technology • Custom made bikes, building your own bike • Different cycling disciplines (MTB, road, etc) • Bicycle maintenance Brett Aitken OAM Physiology • Rehydration and Mutual Community Challenge Tour briefing Peter Caine Bio • ICool Cold Immersion Bath demonstration Academic Session - Concurrent Workshops • Spin Class Training • A+ Dynamic Bike Fit Demonstration • Polar Workshop • Computrainer (Phil Stanton) Social Event VIP Reception - Hilton Hotel Pool Deck An opportunity to mingle with riders, mechanics and sports doctors. | 
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Day 2 - Friday 23 January 2009
Academic Session - Workshop Mutual Community Challenge Tour Linking in with Events SA program for the day, including various ride distances and buses for those not wishing ride. Included in the conference fee. The three distance options for you to choose from are: Burnside Village to Angaston 155km Mt Pleasant to Angaston 97km Angaston to Angaston 32km Inclusions: - An exclusive Mutual Community Challenge Tour 2009 jersey
- Official Mutual Community Challenge Tour Ride Guide with course information to help you prepare
- Medical support and some mechanical back up
- Refreshments and food at checkpoints along the route and at the finish line
- Lunch at the finish location
- Goodie bag
- Certificate of participation
Dr Peter Mueller After-race stretching and recovery Peter Caine "cool down" recovery utilising the ICool Cold Immersion Bath Jersey Presentation Most successful rider in the Mutual Community Challenge Tour from Team Cycling Medicine Down Under Brett Aitken OAM A tour through the Adelaide City Council Tour Village and see how the professional cycling teams and mechanics operate. Social Event Free night to sample Adelaide's culinary delights. |  The Cycling Medicine Down Under 2009 conference is run in parallel with elements of the ProTour world cycling event. Watch highlights from last years Tour Down Under on YouTube.
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Day 3 - Saturday 24 January 2009 Academic Session - Workshop (optional) Brett Aitken AOMRoad Cycling Technique 22 km street cycle from city to Adelaide's premier beach Glenelg and return Academic Session - Presentations and Panel Discussions Venue: Stamford Plaza Brett Aitken AOM WelcomePHYSIOLOGY Dr Mark Holmes Bio - Exercise included hypoxia Dr Matthew Brick Bio - Kinetics and core fatigue Dr Megan Ross Bio - Heat management in cycling Dr John Bolt Bio - Neurological conditions Jeff Bowden - Cardiovascular issues Peter Caine External Iliac Artery Endofribrosis (EIAE) - from diagnosis to rehabilitation PSYCHOLOGY Speaker TBA - Elite training Dr Matti Clements Bio - Psychological factors, individual and team Brett Aitken OAM
The Race
• Preparation
• Race strategy Hill Climbing Techniques Venue: Adelaide Super Drome
Tour of the Super Drome Academic Session - Workshops Time Trials and Fitness Super drome Sprint Championships Awards • Super drome Sprint Champion – Green Jersey
• Time Trial awards - Point results Social Event Legends Night Dinner - Adelaide Convention Centre Part of the Tour Down Under extravaganza with a chance to mingle with top riders. Included in the conference fee for Cycling Medicine Down Under. Entertainment, meal and drinks included. | |
Day 4 - Sunday 25 January 2009Academic Session - Workshop (optional) Brett Aitken AOM Road Cycling Technique 32 km street cycle from city to Mt Lofty, Adelaide Hills and return Academic Session - Presentation and Panel Discussion
Venue: Stamford Plaza Adelaide Gemma Kernich Bio
Safety and Cycling Dr Matthew Brick Bio Injuries in Cycling Peter Mueller Bio Recovery from Injury Ashleigh Moore Bio Cycling and Cancer Panel Discussion Tanya Lewis Bio Supplements for Athletes Anthony Meade Bio Sports Nutrition Mark Holmes Bio Prescription Medicine and Sports Panel Discssion Emma Ringer Bio Women in Cycling Peter Solly Bio Blog link Cycling for Leisure Dr Greg Bain Website CMDU Awards - KIng of the Mountain Jersey
- CMDU Winner Jersey
- Close of CMDU 2009
Social Event - Lunch at the viewing platform located on the home straight.
- Then watch the finale of Pro Tour event the Adelaide City Council Street Circuit
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Last Updated ( Monday, 09 November 2009 01:55 )
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