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9781594860522

Bicycling Magazine's Training Techniques for Cyclists Greater Power, Faster Speed, Longer Endurance, Better Skills

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  • ISBN13:

    9781594860522

  • ISBN10:

    1594860521

  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2005-06-04
  • Publisher: Rodale Books
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Summary

Proven training programs and pointers from cycling's most knowledgeable coaches-whether you're cycling competitively or just to keep fit! Now revised and updated with the latest advances in the sport, this book will help any rider achieve optimum cycling performance through proven training techniques from the sport's top experts. You'll find exercises to help improve your overall cycling fitness, a 26-week training schedule to put you at the head of the pack, and winter training programs to keep you fit off-season.

Author Biography

BEN HEWITT writes about sports and the outdoors for a wide variety of publications, including Bicycling, Men's Journal, Mountain Bike, Outside, and Skiing. He currently resides in Vermont.

Table of Contents

Introduction v
In the Beginning
vi
PART 1: MORE KEY CONCEPTS
Pedaling like a Pro
3(3)
Keys to Better Pedaling
6(5)
Power Training
11(5)
Overtraining
16(6)
PART 2: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF CYCLING FITNESS
The Cyclist's Diet
22(14)
Endurance
36(3)
Speed
39(4)
Force
43(2)
Power
45(2)
Brain Training
47(3)
The Subjective Cyclist
50(3)
Testing
53(3)
Periodization
56(11)
Special Group: Mountain Bikers
67(1)
The Heart Rate Trap
68(2)
Recovery
70(6)
PART 3: THE OFF-SEASON
Cross-Country Skiing
76(1)
Alpine Skiing
77(1)
Running
78(1)
Weight Training
79(8)
Indoor Riding
87(6)
PART 4: A QUESTION OF COACHING
The Coaching Conundrum
93(2)
Coaches' Test
95(1)
Best Tips from Top Coaches
96(6)
Road Riding Position
102(4)
Mountain Biking Position
106(3)
Glossary 109(6)
Index 115

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