Fred Matheny's Complete Book of Road Bike Training
Fred Matheny's Complete Book of Road Bike Training

Author: Fred Matheny

Publisher: Rbr Publishing Company

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 263

ISBN-13: 9780971461918

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This presents all the elements of successful training on a road bicycle. It has a year-round program for three levels of cyclists: (1) Fitness riders, (2) Fast recreational riders, (3) Road racers. Included is expert information about training techniques, cycling skills, nutrition, injuries, equipment and clothing. Advice is given for virtually all road riders interested in preparing for a full range of events.

Andy Pruitt's Complete Medical Guide for Cyclists
Andy Pruitt's Complete Medical Guide for Cyclists

Author: Andrew L. Pruitt

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781931382809

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Even the best cyclists and coaches can miss small details that can lead to serious injuries over the course of many miles on the bike. Andy Pruitt, renowned for his expertise in preventing and treating cycling injuries, has consulted with professional athletes throughout his career, including Lance Armstrong and Axel Merckx. Using computerized pedaling analysis, he has made it possible for countless athletes to achieve the elusive perfect bike fit, thereby dramatically improving their performance. This medical guide draws on his years of experience in this area. He describes the sport's most common ailments, identifying the symptoms and causes as well as treatments that keep athletes on the road. Written in an accessible, straightforward manner, the book tackles everything from personal training programs to biomechanics, from aging to riding through illness. Perhaps most importantly, riders learn how to make critical adjustments to bike fit, leading to increased comfort, power, and efficiency -- and fewer problems.

Knack Cycling for Everyone
Knack Cycling for Everyone

Author: Leah Garcia

Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield

Published: 2010-06-01

Total Pages: 259

ISBN-13: 0762763418

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Knack Cycling for Everyone is the ideal new resource for anyone looking to get introduced, or reintroduced, to today’s world of cycling. With informative, full-color photos and tips throughout, it is a step-by-step, comprehensive guide that helps you determine which bike is right for you and what accessories you do and don’t need. It provides how-to descriptions of all styles of riding—road biking, mountain biking, commuter cycling, and touring. And it covers training, long-distance riding, riding with kids, riding with groups, and rules of the road. It will get the wheels turning both under your body and in your head. 400 full-color photos covering City Bikes * Off-Road Bikes Parts * Equipment * Accessories Helmets * Shoes * Clothing Changing Flats * Maintenance

Historical Dictionary of Cycling
Historical Dictionary of Cycling

Author: Jeroen Heijmans

Publisher: Scarecrow Press

Published: 2011-10-16

Total Pages: 447

ISBN-13: 0810871750

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The nearly 150-year-old sport of cycling had its first competition in France in 1868. Soon afterward, the need arose for purpose-built cycling tracks because of poor road conditions at the time. Racing on blocked off pieces of street or grass soon evolvedinto racing on special tracks called velodromes. This development marked the split into what are still the two main forms of cycling competition: road racing and track racing. Initially, track cycling was more popular in terms of public attention and money to be earned by racers, but this gradually changed in favor of road racing, which has been the most popular form of cycling since at least the end of World War II. The Historical Dictionary of Cycling takes a closer look at the sport, as well asdiscussing the use of bicycles as a means of fitness, touring, and commuting. This is done through a chronology, an introductory essay, appendixes, photos, a bibliography, and over 500 cross-referenced dictionary entries on cycling's two main disciplines—road and track—as well as brief overviews of the other forms of cycling. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about cycling.

The Complete Book of Long-Distance Cycling
The Complete Book of Long-Distance Cycling

Author: Edmund R. Burke

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 2000-10-06

Total Pages: 308

ISBN-13: 9781579541996

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Ride Strong, Ride Long ... Whether Your Goal Is 30 Miles or 3,000 From Edmund R. Burke, Ph.D., and Ed Pavelka - two of the country's top cycling experts - comes the most comprehensive guide ever to achieving the strength, skills, and strategies you need for long-distance riding. Whether you're training for day rides, centuries, or cross-country trips, The Complete Book of Long-Distance Cycling helps you choose the right equipment, train step-by-step, and map out your riding strategy so that you can go the distance. Discover how to: * Make the most of every hour on your bike * Build your mileage base efficiently * Customize your training to suit your personality and physical capabilities * Build extra training time into your hectic schedule * Avoid injuries and the dangers of overtraining * Achieve the mental edge you need to ride farther and faster * Train for both road and off-road touring * Choose cycling gear that goes and goes * Eat for the long haul-- nutrition before, during, and after your rides To help you achieve your riding goals, The Complete Book of Long-Distance Cycling gives you complete, step-by-step training programs for riding a half-century, century, double century, and beyond. You'll also find strategies and techniques for special situations, such as riding in bed weather and riding at night. Published by the world's leading authority on bicycling, this informative guide is a must-have for all cycling enthusiasts.