Preliminary familiarization session
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Participants completed a 10-min familiarization ride to allow habituation to the laboratory equipment and procedures employed in the study. Participants then completed a Maximal Workload Test (Wmax) followed by the remaining tests at submaximal levels for familiarization. Participants adjusted the cycle ergometer seat and handlebar heights and distances that they felt best matched their own personal bike setup. Bike set-up measurements were recorded and kept consistent for all performance testing sessions. Participants were allowed to use their own cycling shoes for all testing if desired.