A US Army research center has developed an algorithm that reportedly can optimize an ideal caffeine dosage strategy to maximize alertness when experiencing lack of sleep.
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Lindsay Green’s P-B-P Comments
Advice on preparing for PBP from the doyen of Queensland Audax Club (Australia). No doubt there will be plenty of pre-ride tips available, and they are all worthwhile taking on-board. At the risk of going into infom1ation overload, I offer these comments/tips for prospective entrants, in the hope that they will be of some help. Obviously preparation…
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