(Note: Approved by r/Velo moderation team)

Hi everyone,

I am conducting an academic research study at James Cook University investigating how psychological factors specifically endurance mindset, discomfort tolerance, and emotion regulation relate to power maintenance across long endurance rides (≥100 km).

Given the structured training and data focus of this community, we are inviting eligible riders to participate.

>💻 Please complete this on a desktop or laptop computer: The survey includes uploading an activity file, which is much smoother and more reliable on a computer than on mobile.

📋 Eligibility Criteria

• Age 18 or older
• Ride with a power meter and GPS bike computer
• Completed at least one outdoor 100 km+ ride per month over the past 3 months
• Fluent in English
• (Current professional or elite-level cyclists are excluded)

⏱️ What Is Involved

• Duration: 10–15 minutes
• Survey: Short questionnaire on mindset, perceived exertion, and pacing strategies
• Activity File: Uploading one past .FIT file from a ≥100 km outdoor ride completed in the last 3 months. No new physical ride or test is required.

🔒 Privacy & GPS Stripping

We understand privacy is paramount:

• All location coordinates, start/finish waypoints, and GPS tracks are permanently scrubbed using GoldenCheetah prior to analysis.
• Residential locations and street-level routes are never stored, viewed, or shared.
• All research data is stored securely on JCU OneDrive under strict ethics controls.

🎓 Ethics Oversight & Contacts

• Ethics Approval: James Cook University HREC: 26H-0086

👉 Participate here: JCU Cycling Performance Study (Qualtrics)