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The Cyclist's Training Manual: Fitness and Skills for Every Rider

The Cyclist's Training Manual: Fitness and Skills for Every Rider

by Guy Andrews (Author), Guy Andrews (Author), Simon Doughty (Author)

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    Paperback 2007

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Synopsis

The Cyclist's Training Manual is the definitive guide to fitness for cycling, suitable for everyone from complete beginners looking to build fitness for their first charity event through to experienced cyclists looking to improve competitive performance. Starting with the basic components of fitness, this step-by-step handbook then guides you through everything you need to know to train and compete at your best, including how to organise your training, training methods, nutrition, health and how to avoid the most common cycling injuries. It also provides specialised training programmes and techniques for all cycling disciplines, such as road racing, time trials, mountain biking, sprint rides and challenge rides, as well as specific advice for novices, juniors, women and veterans. Quotes, tips and Q&A sessions from leading cyclists and team coaches are also featured.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Publisher: A & C Black Publishers Ltd
Published: 11 May 2007
ISBN 10: 0713677414
ISBN 13: 9780713677416
Book Overview: Both authors are well known and respected in the cycling industry: Guy is a cycling journalist who has written for all the major cycling magazines and is currently editor of Road Cycling UK; Simon organises many of the leading races and events across a number of cycling disciplines and is author of The Long Distance Cyclist's Handbook (total sales since 2001 are 5,100). Attractive full-colour design, featuring the latest bikes and equipment. Includes quotes and tips from leading high-profile cyclists. Highly practical and easy to use - includes ready-made training plans and template training diaries. Step-by-step, jargon-free approach makes the book suitable for both beginners and experienced riders.

Author Bio
Guy is an experienced cyclist, cycling journalist and author of Mountain Bike Maintenance; Simon manages training programmes for cyclists and is the author of The Long Distance Cyclist's Handbook.