Caffeine and cycling performance study
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This study tests whether taking caffeine before a 20 km bike ride changes your body's responses and your performance. It may help you understand if caffeine can improve your cycling.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 35 years old.
- You are a regular cyclist.
- You can complete a 20 km cycling time trial at an average speed of at least 30 km/h.
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Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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