Bicycling Magazine's Century Training Program

by Streb, Marla

• ISBN13: 9781594861840
• ISBN10: 1594861846
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2006-03-21
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

To ride a century means to cover 100 miles in a dayno small feat for riders at any level. But the century is becoming cyclings equivalent of the marathon, with more and more century events scheduled for thousands of riders across the country. Now, champion pro cyclist Marla Streb provides a thorough manual for anyone who wants to train for this distance. She offers guidelines for: customizing a training plan based on fitness level and century pace goal getting proper bike fit and choosing the right equipment training and ride-day strategies for optimal fueling and hydration Backed by Bicycling magazine, the worlds leading bike magazine and a proven authority on long-distance cycling, this book is an indispensable guide for recreational and competitive cyclists alike.

Author Biography

MARLA STREB is a U.S. National Championship– and World Cup–winning cyclist and author of the book Downhill: The Life Story of a Gravity Goddess. She currently resides in Baltimore, Maryland.

Table of Contents

Prologue	ix
Introduction	1	(8)
Chapter 1: Day 1 through 7...The Talk	9	(10)
Chapter 2: Day 8 through 14...The Ideal Training Plan	19	(11)
Chapter 3: Day 15 through 21...How to Set Up a Training Plan	30	(13)
Chapter 4: Day 22 through 28...Motivation—Getting Out the Door	43	(12)
Chapter 5: Day 29 through 35...No Time to Ride	55	(44)
Chapter 6: Day 36 through 42...Road Rules 8i
Chapter 7: Day 43 through 49...The Equipment	99	(16)
Chapter 8: Day 50 through 56...Dynamics of Group Rides	115	(13)
Chapter 9: Day 57 through 63...Self-Assessment and Adjustments	128	(15)
Chapter 10: Day 64 through 70...Strengthening Your Base	143	(10)
Chapter 11: Day 71 through 77...Pain Hurts in a Good Way	153	(18)
Chapter 12: Day 78 through 84...Fine Points	171	(23)
Chapter 13: Day 85 through 90...The Preride, Nutrition, and the Taper	194	(19)
Chapter 14: Day 91 through 99...Important Details	213	(13)
Chapter 15: After Your Century Ride	226	(5)
Sources	231	(2)
Index	233