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This edition is aimed at the mountain biker wishing to take up racing. The different terrain, conditions and techniques needed for both Europe and North America are included with topics such as the structure of the sport, racing for beginners, the racing season, equipment, clothing, position, race preparation and routines, techniques, tactics, riding at altitude, general and specific training and nutrition.
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A champion cyclist, who dramatically came back after testicular cancer treatment to win the Tour de France, and his coach, offer a training and nutritional program designed to maximize potential in seven weeks for cyclists of all experience levels.
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Gives racers a distinct competitive advantage by providing options for solving training questions such as "What can I do to climb better"? Topics covered include periodisation and planning your training year, evaluation of strengths and weaknesses, creating the ultimate training diary, fitness testing, nutrition, strength and stretching. Regardless of your gender, age or racing experience, this handbook is intended to help move you gently through a training programme to meet your competitive goals.
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Provides advice on equipment and skills, including tips on how to prevent
injury and convert a mountain bike into a road bike.
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Covers all aspects of cycling, including the proper sitting position on
the bicycle, fitness training, racing tips, and visualization for better
cycling.
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Offers advice on conditioning, explains how to prepare for races and
tours, and discusses nutrition and workout routines.
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All the cycling world would love to know Lance Armstrong's training techniques and share in his incredible drive and personal will to win. Now, they-and any fan, reader, casual or dedicated cyclist-can learn all the invaluable training tips, state-of-the-art techniques, indispensable nutritional advice, and revelatory goal-setting and mental exercises that Lance and his personal coach have perfected during their four victories in the Tour de France. With photographs and illustrations throughout,...
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A training manual for cyclo-cross racers and enthusiasts.
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"A carefully maintained record of training is
a great tool for improving racing," writes Joe Friel in the
introduction to this cyclists’ training diary. He shows how to record
daily workout details and how to plan a season. The book includes photos,
worksheets, and charts for weight changes and bike measurements. "Joe
Friel is arguably the most experienced personal cycling coach in the
U.S." — Bicycling
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Tells how to select a bicycle, as well as cycling equipment and clothing,
discusses weight training, racing, touring, and mountain biking, and
recounts the author's experiences in the Race Across America.
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Discusses technique, nutrition, and training programs, and includes tips
from professional cyclists.
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The second edition of a fitness manual written for endurance athletes,
first published in 1988, which presents a systematic way to design,
schedule, perform and monitor training programs, and shows how to prepare
mentally for races, and stay motivated to train and win.
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More than any other group of competitors, endurance athletes depend on a continuous supply of fluids and fuel to maximize performance. To successfully compete in marathons, triathlons, adventure races and other endurance sports, they need a nutrition plan that works over the long haul. Written specifically for these hard-core competitors, this book tells readers what works - and what doesn't.
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This book IS a classic, and should be required reading for any aspiring road racer, but it is NOT a substitute for a good coach. This point needs to be stressed: Eddy B's training program is geared toward PROFESSIONAL racers. Beginners who follow his program will find themselves overstrained and demoralized.
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This book is wonderful for someone who wants to improve their cycling
beyond just riding. Connie and Davis share their numerous fascinating
experiences that can save you valuable time by not having to learn them
the hard way.
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Covers environmental considerations, clothing, riding skills, fitness,
nutrition, safety precautions, backcountry travel, orientation, and
survival.
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This book is well written and user friendly. I attained all of the information I needed to begin my journey into the world of Mountain Biking. I have received useful training tips as well as some excellent references to towns and trails to try. I recommend this book to the enthusiast who is having trouble finding where to go and what to do once you're there.
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This text explains cycling physiology and how it applies to endurance
training, tempo (intensity variation) training, speed training and
training "periodization" for peaking at important competitions.
It also provides information on cross-training alternatives.
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This covers every facet of preparing for a triathlon in a logical, easy-to-follow progression. The book has four parts. "Getting Started" covers the basics including the physical, financial and social demands, and considers proper clothing and equipment. "Biomechanics" helps the athlete perfect his/her form, prevent injuries and reduce race times. "Training" demonstrates how to develop a schedule, and provides and overview of the changes in the body, and advises on nutrition and psychology. "Competing and More" gives the strategies necessary for a successful race day or week.
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A guide for self-coached bicycle racers at all levels covers such topics
as periodization and planning, evaluating strengths and weaknesses,
keeping a training diary, nutrition, stretching, and dealing with specific
training problems.
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