Crucial training information

The latest findings from the Bennett Institute of Endurance Cycling Research conclusively shows that extensive training is needed to compete in endurance cycling events. Ahead of the Le Mans Velo 24 heures the Institute decided to conduct research into how the body might cope with a day-long bike ride. The purpose of the trial was to induce fatigue through cycling up hills over a period of four hours and then increasing the period of excercise. Initial findings were very successful with fatigue setting in after less than two and a half hours. The second half of the trial was to see how performance dropped off once a stage of fatigue was reached. The results were conclusive -- it does. After a day's rest the experiment was repeated. This showed that discomfort during extended exercise grew exponentially while speed continued to fall. Researchers called off further trials due to the conclusive nature of the early findings. Associate professor at the Institute, Siad Al Soar, said anyone attempting to ride for 24 hours without careful planning and comprehensive training could well be suffering from an Olympic Games-induced psychological condition. Professor Al Soar said the condition had first been identified, among UK cyclists, ahead of the 2011 Vatternrundan and was known by the medical term Phantasie Landous abillitius. He added that sufferers may benefit from a small dose of reality and large amounts of Chamois Cream.