Objective :
Decathlon needs you to validate its gels for long distances .
We are looking for people who are used to consuming energy gels during their long-term efforts and their short-term efforts.
Required profile:
Man or woman practicing mainly an endurance sport (road cycling, mountain biking, trail running, running, triathlon) and regular consumers of energy gels. If you would like to give your opinion and share your experience on this type of sports nutrition products, do not hesitate to apply.
Practical information (date, location, etc.):
The test will take place at home between January 2 and 22, 2023
Product tested:
Several perfumes are to be tested:
- Red fruit flavor (x1)
- Mint (x2)
- Honey flavor (x1) and
- Neutral taste (x1)
- Lemon (x2)
- Cola (with caffeine) (x2)
- Caramel (x2)
You will only be able to choose one perfume to test (the choice will be made in the recruitment questionnaire).
Program :
You will need to complete a road bike ride, running or other endurance sport lasting at least 2 hours in order to test each sample. You will need to consume one gel per outing. You will therefore have to make 2 outings in order to test each sample (carry out the same type of session). Each gel should be tested halfway through your effort . When you have finished your outing, you will have to answer the online satisfaction questionnaire on the platform https://cocreation.decathlon.fr.
It is strongly recommended to accompany your effort with other nutritional products in order to provide you with the carbohydrate intake and hydration necessary for your body.
