Projects (9)

Hindsight: Improving awareness through rearward vision Jul 25, 2022 - Oct 25, 2022
While cycling is currently undergoing a period of growth, safety concerns - primarily relating to coexistence with motorised vehicles - remains a significant barrier to participation amongst potential cyclists.

The aim of this projec... Read More about Hindsight: Improving awareness through rearward vision.

SCS - Precision Pedal Project May 1, 2021 - Jan 14, 2022
This project aims to create an innovative bicycle pedal designed to withstand Scottish conditions which are known to be uniquely demanding upon mountain bikes and componentry. There are two main elements of the project methodology: Prospective user... Read More about SCS - Precision Pedal Project.

Future directions and trends for off road e-bike use and impact in the UK Mar 3, 2021 - Jul 31, 2022
The aim of this study is to identify likely changes in user behaviour for off-road e-bike use, based on foreseeable changes in e-bike technology, the cycle market and user behaviour.

The purpose of this research; Partners are keen to s... Read More about Future directions and trends for off road e-bike use and impact in the UK.

BikeSenz: getting to grips with cyclists' comfort. Jul 8, 2019 - Oct 7, 2019
Although the overall benefits of cycling to health and wellbeing are well understood, the prevalence of several painful and debilitating injuries of the wrist, including ulnar neuropathy and carpal tunnel syndrome is relatively high amongst cyclists.... Read More about BikeSenz: getting to grips with cyclists' comfort..

Participation in Mountain Biking - effects on aspects of psychological wellbeing of young participants Mar 1, 2018 - Jul 31, 2018
Participation in Mountain Biking - effects on aspects of psychological wellbeing of young participants

Efficacy of the descent master training machine Jan 22, 2018 - May 21, 2018
Descent Master is a novel upper body training tool concept, initially created with the mountain bike market in mind, as this activity requires a stable and robust upper body musculature in order to pilot a bike over technically demanding/rough terrai... Read More about Efficacy of the descent master training machine.

Pollution Exposure and Cardiovascular Health Mar 1, 2018 - Feb 28, 2019
The project aims to ascertain pollution exposure on Edinburgh main roads and greener routes, and also determine the health effects of active commuting via these routes

Player Load Monitoring & Performance in Elite Scottish Rugby Union (PhD) Mar 1, 2017 - Apr 30, 2020
Sports team coaching and support staff face a regular challenge to provide optimal player workloads in order to elicit positive development and performance adaptations, while at the same time minimising the associated fatigue and risk of injury. Nume... Read More about Player Load Monitoring & Performance in Elite Scottish Rugby Union (PhD).

Honey Hibernation Project Feb 16, 2015 - Dec 31, 2015
The aim of the project is to investigate whether pre-sleep ingestion of honey can improve parameters of sleep and subsequent mood and cognitive performance