Bike Racing 101

Bike Racing 101

Author: Kendra Wenzel

Publisher: Human Kinetics

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9780736044745

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In order to maximise strengths and minimise weaknesses, this book provides cyclists and coaches with a wealth of insider tips on training, equipment, nutrition, logistics and race tactics. Readers can also learn how to develop an individualised training programme.


The Complete Book of Road Cycling & Racing

The Complete Book of Road Cycling & Racing

Author: Willard Peveler

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2008-09-06

Total Pages: 240

ISBN-13: 0071643419

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Ride faster, fitter, smarter, & farther Every road rider has goals. Yours may be to begin racing, to become more competitive, or to win a specific tour. Not interested in racing? Perhaps you want to complete your first century ride, improve your overall fitness, or ride father and faster just for the sheer joy of flying on two wheels. No matter what your goals, The Complete Book of Road Cycling and Racing gives you all the information you need to become a better, more performance-focused cyclist. Written by an accomplished racing coach, cyclist, and exercise physiologist, this book shows you how to: Fit the bike to your body for maximum efficiency and comfort Ride safely in a group Cope with any weather or altitude Maintain your bike Prepare for races of all types Master racing strategies and tactics Train efficiently and stay in peak condition year-round And much more


Gravel Cycling

Gravel Cycling

Author: Nick Legan

Publisher: VeloPress

Published: 2018-01-22

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1937716988

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Head out for adventure on the unpaved back roads of America with Nick Legan’s complete guide to gravel grinders and bikepacking! Gravel cycling is a glorious return to the purest roots of two-wheeled adventure. From farm roads and miners’ paths to the high passes of the Rockies and the Alps, gravel cycling and bikepacking will set you free to explore, enjoy, persevere, and discover. Escape the traffic and ride unpaved with Nick Legan’s GRAVEL CYCLING: The Complete Guide to Gravel Racing and Adventure Bikepacking. In this ground-breaking guide, accomplished gravel cyclist Nick Legan shares everything you need to know to enjoy gravel cycling and bikepacking. Drawing on interviews with top gravel junkies and his own hard-won knowledge from countless backcountry miles, Legan covers all the gear, bike setup, riding tips, course previews, and outfitting strategies you need to enjoy gravel cycling with confidence. He profiles 18 favorite one-day gravel races and 8 epic multi-day bikepacking adventure routes. Legan shares colorful stories of the origins of gravel cycling in North America and its rapid spread to Europe, Asia, and South America. Best of all, this full-color guide is packed with more than 350 gorgeous photographs from beautiful rides that will inspire you to seek out dirt and gravel roads near you. Legan brings his experience as a ProTour bike mechanic to this guide, offering detailed data on bike setup, gear selection, and how to build your own dream gravel bike. He shares crucial ride-saving tips and smart ways to make sure you’ll enjoy every moment. Over one-third of the roads in the U.S. are unpaved, which means you can enjoy the roads less travelled at the perfect pace to soak up new vistas and valleys, canyons and creeks—or push the pace over an epic day with fast friends. From gear to racing, route planning to camping—the wild ride of a lifetime awaits you in GRAVEL CYCLING. Gravel grinders Includes complete profiles, tips, and gear set-up for favorite gravel races and events: Almanzo, Barry-Roubaix, Crusher in the Tushar, Deerfield Dirt Road Randonnée, Dirty Kanza, Dirty Reiver, Grasshopper, Gravel Fondo, Gravel Roc, Gravel Worlds, Great Otway, Grinduro, La Gravel66, La Résistance, Land Run, Pirinexus 360, Rebecca’s Private Idaho, Trans Iowa. Bikepacking Offers route guides to favorite multi-day bikepacking routes: The Arizona Trail, The Colorado Trail, Denali Highway, Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Towpath, Great Divide Mountain Bike Route, Katy Trail, Oregon Outback, and Trans North California.


A Basic Guide to Cycling

A Basic Guide to Cycling

Author: United States Olympic Committee

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 166

ISBN-13: 9780836827958

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A guide to cycling, including profiles of Olympic cyclists and the rules for bike racing.


The Rider

The Rider

Author: Tim Krabb�

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA

Published: 2003-06-12

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 1582342903

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The classic bicycle road racing book first published in 1978 chronicles a 150-kilometer European road race and its competitors in vivid, realistic detail. Reprint.


You - Racing! an Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cycle Sport

You - Racing! an Absolute Beginner's Guide to Cycle Sport

Author: Paul Page-Hanson

Publisher: CreateSpace

Published: 2015-11-19

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9781502807106

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A 'starting from scratch' easy-to-read introduction to bicycle racing for any curious novice. Aimed at the beginner, the text covers all necessary aspects of training and preparation. The book guides the reader in choosing the right bike, building a training regime, and finding the appropriate level of competition. All the related technology and jargon is explained. Over twelve clear and concise chapters, the newbie is given straightforward advice regarding the effort, skills, technique, nutrition, and all that is necessary to make the transition from total beginner to race-finisher. Written in a friendly style, including self-reflection questionnaires and plenty of helpful photos and images, all designed to promote a solid grasp of this exciting subject.


Tour Fever

Tour Fever

Author: J. P. Partland

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780399532559

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A comprehensive overview of the world's premier cycling race looks at the varied stages of the race, the characteristics of a racer, the meaning of the various jerseys, team strategies and roles, and scoring.


Bicycle / Race

Bicycle / Race

Author: Adonia E. Lugo

Publisher:

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9781621067641

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"A study of the U.S. bicycle transportation movement against a backdrop of racism and history in Los Angeles and Washington, DC"--


Ultra-Distance Cycling

Ultra-Distance Cycling

Author: Simon Jobson

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2017-04-06

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1472919890

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This expert guide to competitive ultra-distance cycling is all riders need to cycle a very long way, fast. Ultra-distance events are among some of the greatest challenges a cyclist can face, with riders spending hundreds of miles in the saddle over a 24-hour period, battling the elements and overcoming both physical and mental hardships. What was once elite is now commonplace, and today thousands of dedicated riders cycle up to and over 100 miles on ultra-distance rides every week. To add to this, the increasing profile of major events such as Race Across of America (RAAM), Race Across the Alps (RATA) and Ultracycling Dolomitica means that many more riders are being drawn to the challenge of 'non-stop' endurance cycling. Ultra-Distance Cycling is the first mainstream book to offer practical, authoritative guidance to cyclists looking to step-up to long-distance endurance events, as well as expert advice to established competitors seeking a competitive advantage. Written by a leading sports scientist and a record-breaking ultra-distance cyclist, this unique book is both science and experience based, offering practical and performance-enhancing insights on a wide range of areas. These include physical training and mental preparation, guidance on your support network, advice on PR and sponsorship, as well as all-important sections on equipment, nutrition and the major ultra-distance cycling events. This definitive manual provides riders with everything they need to ride longer and faster, and to excel at ultra-distance cycling events.